Government Procurement Intern - Remote

FanZ – Government Procurement & AI Research Internship

Understand the System. Decode the Process. Build the Future of Civic Innovation. 
Location: Remote
Duration: 120–365 Days

At FanZ, we believe young innovators deserve access to the tools, knowledge, and confidence to shape the systems that shape their lives. Our work sits at the intersection of public service, technology, digital culture, and youth‑centered innovation—helping emerging professionals understand how government works and how AI can make public systems more accessible, transparent, and equitable.

As a Government Procurement & AI Research Intern, you’ll explore how public contracts are created, evaluated, and awarded—while learning how modern AI tools streamline research, compliance, and communication. This role is perfect for students interested in public policy, law, civic tech, government operations, or AI‑driven transformation, especially those who want hands‑on experience with real procurement pipelines and proposal development.

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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
• Support research that informs FanZ’s public‑sector strategy and partnership 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
• Help ensure proposals meet federal, state, and institutional standards

📊 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
• Contribute to internal briefings and decision‑support materials

🤖 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
• Support documentation and communication pipelines across FanZ’s government‑facing projects

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 who wants to understand how systems work—and how to improve them.

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
  • SkillBridge participants: Thursdays @ 9:00 AM MST

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
• How cross‑functional teams collaborate across business development, legal, and data operations

Benefits

• High‑level exposure to government operations, procurement, and legal processes
• Mentorship from professionals in government contracting and AI integration
• A pathway toward careers in civil service, law, consulting, defense, or political technology
• Letters of recommendation based on performance
• Fully remote and designed for emerging professionals
• Internship duration: 180–365 days

Help shape the future of public service through technology, innovation, and youth‑centered impact. 

Apply now to become a Government Procurement & AI Research Intern at FanZ.