We’re transforming the United States Government and we know that takes a dream team.
We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees. We offer competitive pay and benefits, invest in employee growth, and offer a culture you can’t find anywhere else.
At Rise8, we continuously achieve unreached heights through next-level tech, and on-the-level collaboration. Together, we create continuous impact. We turn breakdowns into breakthroughs, make small steps into giant leaps, and deliver game-changing products through culture-changing process.
We pair Risers with their customer counterparts and practice pairing at every moment to elevate people and teams and deliver results fast and forever. We work in small teams and rotate between them frequently so that we are able to meet new challenges and explore new ideas.
Our methodology is about experimenting and learning, and our culture is empowering. We subscribe to an ethos of kindness. We make a point to bring empathy to each and every project and are guided by a promise and a purpose: to deploy critical outcomes to prod in order to drive relentless progress. Not just an idea. But an outcome. A better world. A world where every day, fewer bad things happen because of bad software.
Rise8 is certified as a Great Place to Work with 100% of employees saying they love working here.
About You
As a Growth Team SkillBridge Intern, you are someone who enjoys diving into data-driven work to identify new market opportunities. You’ll be directly involved in developing strategies to drive Rise8’s business expansion, focusing on market research, lead generation, and supporting sales efforts. You’ll be working alongside our Growth Managers and cross-functional teams to help manage the customer journey from initial contact to successful sales closure. You’re curious, proactive, and passionate about solving problems with innovative solutions.
About the Growth Team
The Growth Team plays a crucial role in helping Rise8 expand its presence in the government and private sectors. As a SkillBridge intern, you’ll gain exposure to federal procurement, client engagement strategies, and the proposal development process. You’ll support the end-to-end sales process, from initial lead generation to proposal submission and follow-up.
About SkillBridge Internship Program
The Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge internship program is for military service members transitioning from federal service to commercial industry only. For DoD SkillBridge participants, we offer a 40 hr/wk apprenticeship where you will work alongside one of our professionals on product or in business operations.
Length: 120-180 days preferred
Location: Remote
Skillbridge Internship Role Responsibilities
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Market Research: Assist with gathering intelligence on federal procurement opportunities (e.g., SAM.gov, GSA MAS) to identify potential leads and opportunities for Rise8.
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Lead Generation and Qualification: Support the Growth Team in generating leads, qualifying prospects, and maintaining CRM data using tools like HubSpot.
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Proposal Assistance: Help with proposal management, contributing to content creation, document editing, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
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Client Engagement: Assist with organizing customer meetings, preparing presentations, and understanding client needs to tailor Rise8’s offerings.
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Sales and Marketing Alignment: Work closely with marketing to create content and marketing materials for client outreach, helping to drive inbound leads.
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Support Growth Strategy: Contribute to strategies for business development, market outreach, and growth initiatives, including developing case studies and customer success stories.
Qualifications
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Currently on active duty and eligible for SkillBridge.
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A growth mindset with a strong willingness to learn and contribute to the team.
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
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Interest in business development, sales, and marketing with a focus on government contracts and procurement processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Entry-level experience or certifications in business development, marketing, or a related field.
All of Rise8’s work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation.
Rise8 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider you for this role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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