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Peraton

Business Development & Growth Co-op

Peraton

. Support the State and Local Growth team as it expands Peraton’s footprint across California .

Posted 10/28/2026internshipSan Diego • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint or Google Slides for effective presentation development. Possesses knowledge of government contracting and public-sector business development, contributing to proposals and thought leadership content.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Research SkillsWriting SkillsMarket ResearchCompetitive AnalysisEvent Planning

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Hard Skills
ResearchWritingMarket ResearchCompetitive AnalysisProposal Development
Soft Skills
Strong Communication
Tools & Technologies
PowerPointGoogle Slides
Industry Keywords
Government ContractingPublic-Sector Business DevelopmentState and Local GovernmentThought LeadershipIndustry Benchmarking

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the State and Local Growth team as it expands Peraton’s footprint across California
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities across state and local government
  • Conduct competitive analysis and market research
  • Prepare materials for pre-RFP engagements
  • Contribute to white papers and thought leadership content
  • Assist with planning and attendance at State and Local industry conferences
  • Turn research and findings into presentations and briefings
  • Inform how Peraton positions itself for growth across California
  • Gain exposure to strategy, competitive intelligence, and proposal development in government contracting

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • US Citizenship
  • HS Diploma and some advanced level training
  • Current undergraduate or graduate student
  • Completed progress or pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field
  • Experience with research, writing, or analysis projects for a class, club, or organization
  • Strong writing skills
  • Proficiency with PowerPoint or Google Slides
  • Coursework or project experience in market research, competitive analysis, or industry benchmarking
  • Interest in government contracting, public-sector business development, or state and local government
  • Experience contributing to proposals, white papers, or similar written deliverables
  • Event planning or conference coordination experience

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Overtime eligibility may apply
  • Shift differential may apply
  • Discretionary bonus may apply