Access to Markets

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The MBDA Access to Markets Program is responsible for enabling greater access to procurement opportunities for MBDA minority-owned business clients.  This unit within the Office of Business Development identifies and disseminates procurement opportunities, develops and implements business-to-business forums and other business matching events, and coordinates business development activities with MBDA’s five regional offices.

Position: Program Management – Internship (2)

Project: Access to Markets Program

Preferred Grade: Student Intern

Leadership: MBDA anticipates successful candidate(s) will participate as a team member and work closely with the National Business Development Specialist. He/she will have program support duties.

Position Description:

This fellowship position supports the work of the Office of Business Development, Access to Market Program.   

Work Assignments:

• Support the identification and dissemination of procurement opportunities for minority businesses.

• Support the identification of minority-owned businesses which have the size, capacity and scope to bid specific procurement opportunities. Including updating of MBE databases

• Support the coordination of business development activities with MBDA’s five regional offices.

• Support the development of MBDA’s National Conference.

• Support the development and implementation of business-to-business forums and other business matching activities.

• Provide support to the Office of Business Development as needed.

Skills Required:

This project requires an individual with knowledge and interest in entrepreneurship and business development, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel and Word formats.  Business, Operations Management, Economics background is a plus.

The successful candidate(s) will work directly with the National Business Development Specialist Carlos Guzman, 202-482-1940.