The 2026 Executive Think Tank Dates are Set
Are you looking for an internship opportunity that puts you on the fast-track to growth in the consulting/advisory industry? This could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Join our team, in a growing industry, and earn-while-you-learn!
The Opportunity
Are you an aspiring business or financial professional who wants to see how multi-million dollar deals are structured, won, and launched? We are looking for a Junior Associate (Intern) to join our Business Development team. This isn't a "coffee-run" internship. You will be in the engine room of our firm, standing at the intersection of Federal Procurement and Fortune 500 Strategy.
You will receive training on the Shipley Proposal Method, learn about high-stakes "Red Team" reviews, and understand how we transform complex technical jargon into winning executive narratives. For the right candidate, this is a direct pipeline to a Full-Time Consultant or Analyst role.
What You Will Learn
You will be trained on the following skillsets:
Market Intelligence: Identification of high-value opportunities.
Strategic Writing: Learn to produce high-quality technical proposal narratives.
Operational Excellence: Develop acumen on Federal administrative requirements.
Capture Management: Develop mapping skills for target accounts.
"Black Hat" Strategy: Learn to identify strengths and weaknesses in competitors and candidates.
Technical Writing: Publish content that influence government decision-makers.
Pipeline Navigation: Master the "Gate Review" process to decide which deals we chase and which we ignore.
The Compliance Matrix: Learn to audit legal and technical requirement of RFPs with surgical precision.
Artificial Intelligence: Learn to prompt and create using the most modern version of Google's AI platform.
Benefits
Performance Bonus: Earn between .5 - 1% for every deal generated directly from your performance.
Personal Brand: Establish a presence in the marketplace as a High-Performance Leader.
Mentorship: Direct reporting line to Senior Partners in the Capital Division.
Network: Expand your contats with a High-Performance network of industry makers and movers.
Certification: Access industry recognized certifications at zero cost.
HPL Index Rating: A quarterly scorecard to verify portfolio quality, and track growth toward a full-time role.
Resume Gold: Acquire a business portfolio displaying your ability to generate opportunities and revenue.
Prestige: The addition of a best-in-class advisory firm on your resume.
Exposure: Learn to how we conquer the prominent issues that are keeping world leaders up at night.
Time Requirement
Interns must be able to dedicate a minimum of 10 hours per week to this professional development opportunity. This is a fixed-term position, which can be extended each quarter based on your discretion.
Minimum requirements include the following:
Must have a confirmed major.
Must have five (5) professional referrals.
Must have a burning desire to be excellent in this line of work.
Must have a plan to achieve that desire.
Important Notice: Please note that as per the Federal Labor Standards Act, unpaid interns may work a maximum of 25 hours per week.
