Federal Procurement Analyst, (Intern)

Federal Procurement Analyst, Intern

We are excited to launch our internship program suported by the Maryland Lighthouse and AI initiative! This intern will leverage AI to conduct federal technology procurement research using government databases and intelligence platforms to analyze agency spending patterns and contract trends. We are looking for someone who is intellectually curious and excited to work with us to builds data reports, dashboards, and tracking spreadsheets to support competitive intelligence and maintain audit-ready procurement databases.

Fearless' internship program provides college students, recent graduates and career changers with real-world experience in and knowledge of the government tech industry. This 10-week program is a full-time, paid, hybrid internship that will give you not just technical skills, but a broad variety of professional skills, such as interviewing, creating resumes, and networking for job readiness.

Your Responsibilities in this Role:

AI-Powered Research & Analysis

• Leverage AI tools and large language models to analyze federal procurement data, contract awards, and agency spending patterns across platforms like SAM.gov, USAspending.gov, and FPDS-NG
• Use AI-assisted research techniques to synthesize information from government intelligence platforms (e.g., GovWin IQ, Bloomberg Government, Deltek) into actionable insights
• Develop and refine prompts, workflows, and AI-driven processes to accelerate procurement research while maintaining accuracy and source verification
• Identify patterns in agency buying behavior, contract vehicle usage, and competitor activity to inform business development strategy
• Ensures AI outputs are verified against primary sources for accuracy

Data Reporting & Dashboards

• Build and maintain dashboards, trackers, and visualizations that surface key procurement trends and opportunities for internal stakeholders
• Create recurring and ad-hoc reports summarizing agency spending, upcoming recompetes, set-aside trends, and contract award activity
• Translate raw procurement data into clear, executive-ready summaries with supporting charts and narratives
• Support data quality efforts by validating sources, reconciling discrepancies, and documenting research methodology

Competitive & Market Intelligence

• Track competitor wins, teaming arrangements, and capability positioning across target agencies
• Monitor agency strategic plans, budget justifications, and forecasts to identify emerging opportunities aligned with Fearless' service offerings
• Maintain a watchlist of priority contract vehicles, IDIQs, and BPAs relevant to the company's growth strategy
• Contribute to capture and pipeline reviews by providing timely intelligence on specific opportunities

Database Management & Audit Readiness

• Maintain audit-ready procurement databases with consistent tagging, version control, and clear documentation of sources
• Establish and follow data hygiene practices to ensure information is current, traceable, and defensible
• Organize research artifacts and supporting documentation so insights are reusable across the team

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Partner with business development, capture, and proposal teams to scope research requests and deliver findings on deadline
• Present findings in team meetings and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the organization
• Participate in program activities focused on interviewing, resume building, networking, and career readiness in the gov tech industry
• Engage with mentors and Fearless leadership to build foundational skills for a career in federal technology

Project Skill and Experience Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a associates, bachelor's or master's program, OR a career changer passionate about building your experience in data analysis, research, business intelligence, public policy, etc.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets), including formulas, pivot tables, and basic data manipulation
• Comfort experimenting with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) and a willingness to learn prompt engineering and AI-assisted research workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into plain language
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, source verification, and data integrity
• Must have the ability to comply with security requirements for handling sensitive and proprietary data.
• Ability to work a full-time, hybrid schedule from the Baltimore area for the 10-week program duration

Fearless Skills and Competencies

• Synthetic Thinking: The ability to combine different ideas, information, or concepts to create a new, complex understanding or solution by integrating disparate elements into a new, meaningful whole.
• Adaptability: Comfort with change, flexibility in the face of shifting demands and resilience to setbacks.

Ownership & Accountability: Committed to taking responsibility for outcomes, ensuring that all commitments are met with a focus on enhancing service delivery.

Required Level of Proficiency:

• Fundemental Awareness: You possess common knowledge or an understanding of basic techniques and concepts. Experience has been gained in a "classroom" and experimental scenarios or as an on-the-job trainee. You are expected to need help when performing skills. You understand and can discuss terminology, concepts, principles, and issues associated with this competency/skill.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or during meetings.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to client sites or company meetings, which may involve driving or flying.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person, requiring clear speech, listening, and written communication skills.
• Ability to move within an office environment, including reaching for files, using office equipment, and occasional light lifting (up to 10 pounds).

Life at Fearless

We're a digital integration consultancy on a mission to build a better tomorrow. At Fearless, we combine technology, people, and organizational development to solve meaningful problems. Through iterative development, we deliver smart, user-friendly solutions that make tech work better-for everyone.

But great tech is just part of the story. What really makes us Fearless is our Purple Culture.

What Makes Us Purple?
Being Purple means you:

• Are valued as a whole person-not just a job title
• Get matched with work that plays to your strengths and passions
• Are supported by coaches, not micromanagers
• Have the autonomy and clarity to make decisions and drive impact
• Join a community that celebrates equity, curiosity, and innovation
• Do work that matters-every day

We believe in flexibility, growth, and balance. Our benefits and culture are designed to support you in doing your best work-while making space for what matters to you outside of it.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Fearless, we're building a workplace that welcomes and respects everyone-across race, gender, age, religion, identity, background, and ability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation at Fearless
Fearless is committed to providing a competitive compensation package that will meet your current and future needs. Our philosophy is aimed at rewarding team member contributions, supporting long-term financial growth and security, and overall well-being.

We believe in paying people fairly, so we've established a compensation model aimed to ensure everyone at Fearless - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or willingness/ability to negotiate - is consistently paid fairly based on alignment to the needs and requirements of the role.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

Benefits at Fearless

At Fearless, we take care of our team-because when you're supported, you can do your best work. We offer a flexible, family-friendly environment with benefits designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work.

For Full-Time Interns (Starting Day One):

• Flexible, life-friendly schedules
• 401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting
• Sick and Safe Leave

Reasonable Accommodations
Fearless is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@fearless.tech.

So, What's Next?

We've refined our hiring approach to make sure every team member is a great fit for Fearless-and that we're a great fit for you, too. If there's alignment, we'll reach out to kick off the interview process. Depending on the role or project, your experience may vary slightly, but it typically includes:

Introductory Interview
You'll connect with a recruiter to:

• Build rapport and get to know each other
• Review your experience and skills
• Talk through salary expectations and role details
• Set expectations for the rest of the process

Skills + Business Fit Interview
This is where we dig deeper to:

• Review findings from any technical assessments
• Walk through situational and values-based questions
• Explore how your approach aligns with Fearless culture and project needs

Some roles may also include customer interviews based on specific project requirements in addition to background check and security clearance requirements.