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Business Development Intern

DC AREA, NORTHERN VIRGINIA preferred or REMOTE

INTERNSHIP POSITION

Overview Energy is building a mission-driven team committed to delivering space-based solar power to the world. We operate at the intersection of space and clean energy, delivering baseload power 24/7 without seasonality or the need for batteries. We are based in the Northern Virginia/DC area, are backed by world-class investors, and currently operate in stealth mode.

This role is paid and requires a commitment of 10 weeks over the summer, with the potential for part-time work in the fall and spring semesters. This role is open to candidates who are currently working towards a graduate degree in business administration or policy.

Responsibilities:

Overview Energy is seeking a summer Business Development Intern who will work with our Chief of Staff/Head of Business Development to accelerate the commercialization of our technology. The role includes some combination of:

• Identifying and prioritizing prospective partners
• Establishing new relationships with partners and other key stakeholders
• Support fundraising efforts
• Crafting grant and other non-dilutive funding strategy
• Creating techno-economic and project financing analysis for partners, investors, and other stakeholders
• Contribute to the technology development by understanding customer needs and communicating with R&D and engineering teams

We prefer interns to spend the summer in our office in Northern Virginia. We offer a relocation payment. You will be responsible for your own transportation and housing.

Requirements:

• Pursuing an MBA, MPA/MPP, or another relevant graduate degree
• 3+ years of professional experience with energy, space, finance, consulting, or another relevant field
• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand and analyze complex technical concepts
• Proven skill set for: business development; fundraising; financial modeling; or in-depth analysis of energy policy, regulation, and commercial structures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with startups or venture capital, preferably in tough tech / hardware
• Experience with renewable energy development, offtake agreements, and/or project finance
• Experience with space and/or government business development
• Experience with grant programs, funding processes, and grant writing is a plus
• Working knowledge of computer scripting or data science languages and methods (e.g., Python)

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Overview Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Overview Energy is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications, and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. Any applicants looking to receive reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Studies show that often women and members of underrepresented groups apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Overview Energy encourages everyone who thinks they could do the job, even if they don’t meet all of our idealized qualifications, to apply.

We look forward to your application!