Business Development Analyst Intern - Maximus

The individual will be a part of a team performing business development for the MAXIMUS Federal business development/sales organization. The individual will support business development professionals performing operations research and analysis. Support tasks will include market analysis, identification of technology trends, development of competitive assessments, and detailed research into customer mission and strategy. The individual will support proposal operations for assigned opportunities. This position will require the intern to visit our company headquarters in Tyson's Corner, VA once per month for an onsite meeting, with additional opportunities to travel possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Assist with Salesforce administration; including opportunity management; facilitation of new and existing reporting and dashboard development.
•Work with sales leads on the identification of new opportunities and lead generation.
•Assist with the set-up and coordination of business development meetings.

Additional Requirements:
•Strong understanding of IT services, conducting market research, writing skills, and attention to detail
•Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products - specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
•Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline oriented work environment
•Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously
•Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently
•Ability to use spreadsheet, database, and/or reporting software to do analysis
•Ability to exercise sound judgment within broadly defined practices and policies
•Regularly interact with all levels of management, infrastructure points of contact, staff, and customers; and display a high degree of tact and diplomacy

Characteristics necessary for success include: business and technical vision; disciplined strategic thinking; strong communications skills; analytical presentation and problem-solving skills; the ability to gain internal support; and the ability to establish and maintain a solid working relationship with technical staff, managers, and peers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct business analysis to support the Business Development department.
- Support process improvements and project deliverables.
- Research potential market trends.
- Assist in special projects in the Business Development department.
- Assist with ad-hoc reporting and other tasks.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a college degree in a related field.
- Must have completed a minimum 2 years of coursework.
- Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
- Skilled in standard computer applications and platforms such as Outlook and MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities with superior attention to detail.

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.