Bid & Proposal Intern

Worker Type

Supplemental

Job Description

 

The Bid & Proposal Intern supports AV’s Bid and Proposal team in planning, developing, and delivering competitive, high-quality proposals for the wide range of AV  solutions. This role focuses on collecting and analyzing data, compiling and organizing material for an AV proposal knowledge repository (pWin.ai), and drafting proposal content under the guidance of experienced proposal managers and technical staff. The intern will gain hands-on experience with AV’s opportunity pursuit processes, tools, and proposal best practices in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Data Collection & Analysis.  Collect cost, schedule, and performance data from proposal managers.  Analyze historical AV proposal, pricing, and performance data to identify trends, baseline metrics, and reusable content.  Prepare concise data summaries, tables, and basic analyses that inform B&P strategies, process evolution, and product decisions.

Knowledge Repository Support.  Compile proposal artifacts (e.g., past performance write-ups, technical solution descriptions, management and staffing approaches, resumes, graphics, boilerplate text) for inclusion in AV’s proposal knowledge repository. Organize, tag, and maintain content to enable efficient reuse across AV product lines and customers. Assist in maintaining version control and relevancy of AV proposal materials (e.g., corporate overviews, capability statements, quality approaches, security statements).

Proposal Development & Writing.  Support development of compliant, responsive proposal sections (technical, management, past performance, corporate experience) in accordance with RFP/RFQ/RFI requirements. Help incorporate feedback from color team and internal reviews, updating content for clarity, consistency, and compliance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in a university or a recent graduate

Additional Information:

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Ability to work on-site as needed and potentially travel within the U.S.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods.

• Occasional exposure to lab or production environments may be required.

• Work is primarily conducted in an office or lab setting.

Clearance Level

 

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$0 - $0

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required