Description
SMIT Proposal Operations is seeking a Business Systems & AI Solutions Intern to support proposal development as part of the US Navy SMIT Growth Team. This role provides end-to-end tools and systems support across the proposal lifecycle, from initial solution definition through SLIN development, BOE creation, pricing, and final proposal artifacts.
This intern will work directly with proposal leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance and integrate internal tools, streamline workflows, and leverage AI to reuse historical proposal data and perform consistency checks across technical and pricing outputs. The successful candidate will help ensure proposal tools and processes are executable, efficient, and aligned across all proposal inputs and deliverables.
Primary Responsibilities:
Enhance and integrate proposal tools using Microsoft Excel, automation and AI
Streamline the program specific Basis of Estimate template to better align with corporate BOE
Maintain and enhance internally developed tools in Microsoft Excel
Develop or support tools that analyze historical BOE data to identify similar or analogous tasks
Support development of concepts of operations (CONOPS) and associated processes
Conduct targeted research on technical services to support solution development
Work with pricing, engineering, contracts, and capture teams to ensure proposed solutions are executable and deliverable
Basic Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field
Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas and macros
Experience with JavaScript, Visual Basic/VBA, and/or Python
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task, self-assign work, and operate in a fast-paced proposal environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance as a condition of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with BOE development, proposal pricing, or government contracting environments
Experience applying AI or generative AI tools to business or analytical problems
Familiarity with Salesforce, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar platforms
Experience working with automation tools, data repositories, or legacy systems
Ability to remain upbeat, positive, and constructive under high-pressure deadlines
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Original Posting:
February 4, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
