If you are a college student looking for valuable real-world business experience, personal and professional growth and development, and competitive pay, COLSA is the place for you! We are seeking a summer intern to support COLSA Corporation's Bid and Proposal Department. The selected intern will play a direct role in assisting COLSA's pursuit of new work and supporting various business functions associated with responding to U.S. Government Requests for Proposal (RFP).

Performs duties under direct to moderate supervision in business development and proposal tasks of the organization that align closely with many fields of study.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Assists with a wide range of duties in the field of proposal planning and management *
• Assists with creation and analysis of requests for proposal, and development of required proposal products; examples include proposal calendars, data calls, and presentations for leadership and/or for the proposal team *
• Performs assigned intern projects and follows them to completion; examples include report generation, data collection, and updating data bases *
• Supports more experienced personnel in the execution of their duties; examples include research, proofreading and/or editing content, and formatting of proposal documents *

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here. 

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Journalism, Communications, English, or other related discipline. 
• Must be willing and able to relocate to Huntsville, AL at his/her own expense for duration of internship
• Working knowledge of desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
• US Citizenship required.; Must be able to pass criminal background check prior to hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in proposal development or analysis, to include purchasing or in a related area
• Experience with advanced desktop publishing or graphics tools a plus

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.