Ardent a Member of Mission1st Group is seeking a Skillbridge Fellow to support the business development and growth team as a Business Development Marketing Research Assistant. In this dynamic role, the Research Assistant plays a vital part in shaping our company's expansion strategy. Utilizing a blend of public-facing open data sources and subscription services, this position is dedicated to conducting thorough research within the public sector and commercial domains. By uncovering critical insights and fostering key relationships, the incumbent directly contributes to the identification of lucrative business opportunities and the development of strategic initiatives.As a research assistant, you will gain valuable expertise and knowledge on the growth operations for a Federal IT technical consulting firm supporting the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Transportation, and the General Services Administration.