Business Development Intern, DEFCON AI
$35.00 USD per hour
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Modeling, simulation & analysis for mobility
Open for applications
Modeling, simulation & analysis for mobility
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$35.00 USD per hour
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To create and scale state-of-the-art technology solutions for the next-generation of logistics and mobility workflows.
Role
Who you are
- Currently enrolled in a master's degree (MBA/MS) pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Marketing, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or a related field. Anticipated graduation date ranging from Fall/Winter 2025 to Spring 2026
- Prior experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Teams & Dynamics a plus
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
- Current or previous internship experiences or university experiences (i.e. research)
- Strong analytical, research, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Able to work at least 20 hours/week (not to exceed 40)
- Intellectual curiosity: willing to ask questions and assert a view when presented with a problem
- Team player: able to provide feedback and accept
What the job involves
- Internship Dates of Employment/Season: Summer 2025 for 10-12 weeks
- The Business Development (BD) Internship is designed to drive and support Growth at DEFCON AI to achieve strategic business plans
- This position will provide direct support to the Business Development Team to engage and nurture prospective clients, focus on developing new leads, and identify new opportunities
- At the end of the internship, the student will have gained experience utilizing various media sources to market a product in a Business-to-business context, identify potential Clients, and develop business partnerships
- The intern will also learn how to research prospective clients, identify client gap needs, and gain an in-depth understanding of the RPF (Request for Proposal) process
- They will also learn how to collaborate with a team to advance marketing and development goals and gain first-hand experience on the importance of successful communication tools/skills
- The intern will gain valuable insights into for-profit business administration in a field where State and Federal regulations are imposed, and compliance is strictly regulated
- Lastly, the intern will learn how to prioritize and manage several projects at once; establish, maintain and grow a positive relationship with a myriad of unique clients, and provide on-going support to exceed client expectations
- Identify relevant contacts for the Business Development Engagement
- Report on current program performance by analyzing data sets, identifying trends, and drawing actionable conclusions to drive decision making
- Embrace our culture: Agility, Flexibility, Energy & Optimism
- Business Development: Assist in identifying and engaging potential clients and partners
- Identify and “map” relevant contacts for Business Development outreach
- Market Research and Strategy Development: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify new opportunities and support the development of our go-to-market strategy
- Analyze industry trends, and ideate on potential business opportunities and threats
- Product and Project Development: Collaborate with the engineering and Analytics teams to translate market insights into business opportunities. Contribute to the development of our long-term strategy and product roadmap
- Operational Support: Assist in the implementation of scalable processes and workflows to support the growth of our business
- Participate in Mentor 1-on-1s with your designated supervisor and our Executive Team
Our take
According to DEFCON AI, current military logistics and supply chain operations are not resilient to disruptive events. This can mean that vital personnel, equipment, and cargo might not get where they are needed at the right times, a problem that the company hopes to combat.
Its approach is to deliver high-quality simulations that show how different logistics operations and supply chains respond to disruption. Leveraging AI and advanced software architectures, DEFCON AI can model events at multiple levels of fidelity, supplying actionable insights for improvement.
A Red Cell Partners’ incubation, DEFCON AI has grown impressively since founding in 2022. It has closed millions of dollars in funding and delivered a well-received first product. Now, with its latest investment, the company will grow its team, enhance its R&D program and extend its core capabilities.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (1 round)
Aug 2024
$44m
SEED
Total funding: $44m
Company HQ
McLean, VA
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Leadership
Grant Verstandig
(Executive Chair)Director of the Board Of Directors for The OSS Society. Member of the Board of Directors at Envisagenics, Greater Washington Partnership and NexImmune. Co-founded Zephyr AI, Red Cell Partners and Epirus.
Yisroel Brumer
(CEO)Founding Partner at Red Cell Partners and Board Member at TARA Mind. Co-founded and is Executive Vice Chairman at Zephyr AI and spent 14 years working in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
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