Business Development Staffing & Recruiting Intern

Celestar, a B&A Company, is hiring a Business Development Staffing & Recruiting Intern to support staffing and recruitment for federal government contracting opportunities. The intern will assist with candidate sourcing, recruiting coordination, proposal staffing, document management, and administrative activities throughout the business development and proposal lifecycle.

What you'll do:

• Assist with identifying and researching prospective candidates for current and upcoming government contracting opportunities
• Support candidate sourcing through LinkedIn, applicant tracking systems, job boards, and other recruiting platforms
• Review resumes and compare candidate qualifications against position requirements, identifying potential matches and gaps for manager review
• Assist with initial candidate outreach, follow-up emails, and interview scheduling
• Maintain accurate candidate records, contact information, and recruiting activity updates
• Help track candidate interest, availability, compensation expectations, and application status
• Support staffing activities for multiple government contracting opportunities at various stages of the proposal lifecycle
• Review job descriptions, position requirements, and other solicitation-related documents to identify relevant staffing information
• Assist with maintaining staffing matrices, candidate trackers, and other proposal staffing documentation
• Support the collection and organization of candidate resumes, letters of intent, certifications, and other required submission documents
• Track outstanding candidate documentation and follow up to ensure timely completion
• Assist with formatting resumes and reviewing documents for completeness, consistency, and accuracy

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Management, Marketing, or a related field
• Recent graduates may also be considered
• No previous recruiting or government contracting experience required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional email etiquette
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams
• Ability to read, comprehend, and summarize detailed information
• Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet established deadlines
• Comfortable communicating professionally with candidates, colleagues, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to follow established procedures while exercising initiative and sound judgment

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement in Tampa, Florida: three days onsite and two days remote.
• Three individual and family medical plans, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, for full-time employees.
• Two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life and AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid time off.
• B&A-sponsored trainings and certifications.
• Pet insurance benefits.
• Commuter transit benefits.
• Free subscription to the NEOU virtual exercise platform.
• B&A’s 401(k) plan, available to all employees, with a company matching contribution.
• B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check-ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars.