National Security and Business Operations Intern - DC Office

Company Overview:

IB3 Global Solutions, a Veteran Owned Small Business and Inc. 5000 list “Fastest Growing Private Companies” awardee, was founded and headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN since 2012 and opened its second office in Washington, DC in 2024. IB3 helps Federal, NGO, and international clients exceed their goals by offering flexible and responsive solutions, and world-class subject matter expertise to make the world a safer place. IB3 specializes in international and domestic risk reduction, nonproliferation and counterproliferation efforts, advisory support, and advanced training solutions, particularly in national security sectors. With over 60 staff specializing in diverse areas of international security expertise spread across the US National Laboratory complex, North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe, IB3 provides expertise in risk analysis, logistics, cutting edge virtualized training with cutting-edge technologies like Digital Twins, and high-standard radiological testing through our NRC-licensed testing and evaluations lab.

General Position Overview:

IB3 Global Solutions is seeking a part-time undergraduate or graduate student intern to support business operations and gain exposure to US Federal national security client programs at the National Capital Region (NCR) office in the Washington, DC Foggy Bottom/Dupont Circle area, to start immediately. Expected workload is approximately 15 hours per week but may vary dependent on the candidate. The position will start through the 2025 spring semester with potential to continue through summer and fall of 2025. Occasional domestic travel may be requested but not required. The position is hybrid, encompassing a varying schedule including a combination of flexible telework and in-person support work, meetings, and mentorship sessions at the IB3 NCR office or other client or partner locations within the NCR.

Essential Job Functions and Duties:

This internship is an opportunity for the candidate to participate in real operations management, business development, and corporate finance activities for a rapidly growing government contracting company in the national security threat reduction and nonproliferation space. Job duties will vary significantly throughout the internship with exposure to different areas of the business and interaction with different Federal clients and government contracting partners. For this reason, strong candidates will be flexible and eager to continuously learn throughout the duration of the internship. Responsibilities and tasks may include the following or related activities:

• Operations management activities including employee correspondence and tracking company projects, programs, travel, and ad hoc needs
• Participation in client meetings with Federal and/or private partners including US Department of Defense, Department of Energy, State Department, Department of Homeland Security, national laboratory counterparts, government contractor partners, Embassies in Washington DC and abroad, etc.
• Business Development support including participation in conferences/trade shows, networking /professional events, and tracking business development pipeline growth
• Analysis of industry trends and opportunities, as well as participation in government, industry, and NGO events pertaining to threat reduction, WMD, nonproliferation, nuclear security, and related subject areas
• Support organic growth strategies by identifying client needs and supporting customer relationship correspondence
• Ad hoc support to accounting and contract invoicing, including clients, prime contractors, and subcontractors or vendors.
• Coordination of marketing materials and communications campaigns
• Develop presentations, white papers, or proposal documents for internal or client use
• Support sourcing activities for candidates for contract positions

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in a business, security studies, international affairs, public policy, or related field
• Experience and comfort using Microsoft Office Suite required (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel and experience working with accounting/financial spreadsheets and models is a plus
• Interest in pursuing a profession in a government service-related field, especially in business and program management in government contracting, national security, energy, international nonproliferation, nuclear security or foreign assistance
• Strong interpersonal and social communications skills, ranging from formal written correspondence to comfort in networking and business development settings
• Entrepreneurial and creative—being a self-starter and open to pushing new ideas is a must
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to learn

BACKGROUND CHECK & DRUG TEST NOTICE TO APPLICANT

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that we will be conducting a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening in conjunction with your application for employment with our company and the drug screening will involve a 7-panel urine test in compliance with all EEOC and FCRA regulations. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information:

• Social Security Number
• Criminal Convictions
• Prior Employment History
• Educational History

• Part-time employment compensation expected $20/hr - $30/hr
• Part-time employees are eligible for the IB3 401(k) plan after meeting the minimum hourly requirements
• Employee able to take advantage of discounted pet-insurance through PetsBest
• Eligible for the D.C. Paid Leave Program (Paid Medical and Family Leave)

Equal Employment Opportunity. IB3 provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Responsibilities. This job description reflects the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties & responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. IB3 Global Solutions may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.