Business Development Analyst

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Location: Dayton, Ohio – Hybrid

Work Hours: Hybrid / Asynchronous

Job Description: Hopper Consulting is seeking a motivated part-time student intern (15–20 hours per week) to support a business development client in Dayton, OH.  The successful applicant will provide strategy and growth consulting for multiple government contracting firms.  This role is ideal for a college senior who wants hands-on experience in the GovCon sector, with the potential to transition into a full-time role after graduation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to GovCon clients for business development and growth.
• Conduct market research and compile data on federal contracting opportunities.
• Assist in preparing presentations, capture plans, and proposal materials.
• Support business development activities for multiple GovCon clients
• Participate in occasional virtual or in-person meetings during business hours.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to senior consultants.

Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have completed a minimum of 85-hours of college credits at an accredited university.
• College seniors preferred, ideally interested in business, consulting, or government contracting
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with CRM tools a plus.
• Capable of applying models and frameworks to help solve complex challenges
• Interest in government contracting, consulting, or business development.
• Must be in the Dayton, OH area.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Strong skills in presenting data visualizations and business infographics in PowerPoint
• Previous experience with business development or government contracting

Schedule and Work Environment:

• 15–20 hours per week (flexible, asynchronous work with occasional scheduled meetings).
• Schedule can be adjusted around school commitments.
• Primarily remote with some in-person collaboration in Dayton, OH as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Gain direct exposure to the government contracting (GovCon) industry.
• Build skills in business development, capture planning, and federal market research.
• Opportunity to transition into a full-time position after graduation.
• Work with and learn from senior consultants and Subject Matter Experts in the GovCon industry

Pay and Benefits:

• $20.00 per hour
• $1,500 annually for professional development training (upon supervisor approval)
• 3% contribution to 401K, immediately vested