Government Procurement & AI Research Intern - Remote
At Zoo Media, we believe young people deserve access to the tools, knowledge, and confidence to shape the future. Our work sits at the intersection of public service, technology, and youth-centered innovation, helping students understand how government systems work—and how AI can make those systems more accessible, transparent, and efficient.
As a Government Procurement & AI Research Intern, you’ll explore how public contracts are created, evaluated, and awarded, while learning how modern AI tools can streamline research, compliance, and communication. This internship is ideal for students interested in public policy, law, government operations, AI, or civic technology who want hands-on experience with real procurement pipelines and proposal development.
What You’ll Do
Government Contract & Proposal Research
- Identify and analyze open solicitations from federal, state, and local procurement portals
- Use AI tools to summarize requirements, deadlines, compliance terms, and evaluation criteria
- Track opportunities across sectors like education, technology, public health, and youth development
Proposal Writing & RFP Response Development
- Assist in drafting, refining, and organizing proposal materials
- Use large language models to generate outlines, compliance matrices, and narrative sections
- Collaborate with project managers and business development leads to build persuasive, accurate submissions
Procurement Strategy & Analytics
- Monitor trends in government spending and public-sector priorities
- Support forecasting and opportunity analysis using AI‑enhanced research tools
- Help identify strategic fits for youth-centered, educational, and technology-driven initiatives
AI Integration & Government Communications
- Use internal AI systems to simulate agency responses and flag compliance gaps
- Draft clear, professional communications with contracting officers and procurement officials
- Explore how AI can improve accessibility and efficiency in public-sector workflows
Ideal Candidates
This role is a strong fit for students or recent graduates interested in:
- Political science, public administration, law, policy, criminal justice, or business
- Government contracting, proposal writing, or public-sector consulting
- AI, civic technology, or digital transformation in government
- Legal research, paralegal pathways, or public service careers
You’ll thrive here if you’re a curious researcher, strong writer, and detail‑oriented problem solver.
Requirements
- Excellent reading comprehension, writing, and analytical skills
- Interest or coursework in government, public policy, business law, or related fields
- Basic familiarity with AI tools (advanced training provided)
- Availability for virtual meetings:
- Mondays @ 9:00 AM MST
- Wednesdays @ 10:00 AM MST
- Fridays @ 8:00 AM MST
- (Thursdays @ 9:00 AM MST for SkillBridge participants)
What You’ll Learn
- How to identify, interpret, and respond to real government procurement opportunities
- Hands‑on proposal writing aligned with public‑sector standards
- How AI can automate research, compliance checks, and communication workflows
- How to craft persuasive responses across sectors like education, tech, media, and public health
- Cross‑functional collaboration with business development, legal, and data teams
Benefits
- High‑level exposure to government operations, procurement, and legal processes
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in government contracting and AI integration
- A pathway toward careers in civil service, law, consulting, defense, or political technology
- Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
- Internship duration: 180–365 days
- Remote role with flexible learning opportunities
Help shape the future of public service through technology and youth-centered innovation.
Apply now to become a Government Procurement & AI Research Intern at Zoo Media.