Business Development Associate

Position Description:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here.

One of Mathematica's core values is a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our research is more robust because it is informed by a variety of diverse perspectives, and our mission to improve societal well-being is strengthened by a greater understanding of issues and challenges facing the populations we serve. Mathematica's ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion is woven into our everyday actions, policies, and practices. We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We offer Employee Resources Groups on a variety of topics, local diversity and inclusion activities in each office, and a Diversity Council.
We are seeking a Business Development Associate who will help (under close supervision) senior business development leaders manage their portfolios, identify market trends and future opportunities, and conduct competitive analyses.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing a comprehensive understanding of Mathematica's capabilities, competitive environment, and market to inform strategic business development efforts.
• Conduct business development and market research to identify opportunities and monitor industry trends, including by continuously updating a database of competitor profiles and research.
• Build relationships and work closely with business development leaders to manage pipeline of opportunities, portfolio, and general support.
• Provide research, organizational, and light graphics support for knowledge management tools, including in-house ecosystem maps and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Synthesize information on partners, competitors, client priorities, and existing business to support in-house ecosystem mapping
• Scan competitive industry trends and conduct business intelligence to produce business landscape status reports and ad hoc research for senior staff.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on business development metrics.
• Network with clients, potential clients, and potential partners to be abreast of trends affecting new business development.
• Analyze corporate enterprise data.
• Participate in and manage special departmental projects and organizational initiatives.
• Actively support the advancement of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion lens across job responsibilities.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge of business practices and metrics.
• Willingness to take on challenges, learn new subject matter, and think creatively about how to expand roles and responsibilities.
• Accuracy with work, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Flexibility to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadline pressure.
• Ability to work independently for long periods of time.
• Willingness to travel to other locations as necessary.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of a government contracting environment.

Position Requirements:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as public policy, business, management, operations, economics, political science, public health, social science, or another relevant field.
• Possess at least one year of experience in a related field (can include internship experience)
• A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $55,000- $65,000 and may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearance as a condition of working on certain projects. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance.

In accordance with Executive Order 14042 and its implementing guidelines, all Mathematica employees must provide documentation that they have been fully vaccinated or obtain an accommodation through Human Resources by providing documentation from a licensed health care provider that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 because of a disability (which would include medical conditions) or provide an attestation that they are entitled to accommodation because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

Available locations: Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Cambridge, MA; Woodlawn, MD; Chicago, IL; Ann Arbor, MI; Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA; Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.