The Business Development Intern will research and vet prospective companies and founders against Valkyrie’s Ideal Customer Profile (ICP).

• Create concise prospect profiles (1 page or less) summarizing fit, needs, and red flags
• Submit prospects for founder review and incorporate go/no-go feedback
• Execute approved outreach using established scripts and SOPs (email, LinkedIn, follow-ups)
• Engage responsive prospects with structured qualifying questions
• Schedule qualified strategy sessions on the founder’s calendar
• Prepare brief discovery summaries in advance of scheduled calls
• Track outreach activity, responses, and outcomes to support continuous improvement
• Learn and refine qualification judgment through regular feedback and coaching

• Rising junior, senior, or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills and comfort with direct professional outreach Interest in sales development, business development, consulting, or entrepreneurship
• Ability to research companies and decision-makers using public sources (LinkedIn, company websites, etc.)
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple prospects or tasks at once
• Comfortable following structured processes and incorporating feedback
• Strong judgment and willingness to ask questions when unsure
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment
• Professional, reliable, and respectful of confidentiality

• Familiarity with CRM systems, spreadsheets, or basic sales/marketing tools (e.g., HubSpot, Airtable, Google Sheets, Excel)
• Comfort conducting online research and synthesizing information into concise summaries
• Interest in outbound outreach, lead qualification, or sales development processes
• Ability to follow scripts while still communicating naturally and professionally
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot patterns or inconsistencies
• Comfort asking clarifying questions and making judgment calls with guidance
• Basic understanding of B2B services, consulting, or professional services environments
• Interest in learning about government contracting, business development, or founder-led sales

Applicants must have U.S. citizenship (required for eligibility to support future government contract work). Additionally, applications must have the willingness and ability to undergo a background investigation if required by a client or contract, and have the ability to comply with government and client confidentiality requirements. As this is a remote role, the applicant must be able to work remotely and adhere to structured processes.

Email a copy of your resume  and a brief statement of interest to info@valkyrieus.com with the subject line "Business Development Intern - [First & Last Name]"

Note: This internship does not immediately require a security clearance; however, eligibility for future government contract support is an important consideration for this role.

Valkyrie Solutions supports small and growing - primarily women- and minority-owned - businesses with government contracting strategy, capture and proposal management, business development systems, marketing and brand strategy, and operations & project management—helping leaders build scalable, competitive, and sustainable organizations.