Business Development Analyst

Reports to: Office Leadership

Location: We are open to considering candidates who reside in Philadelphia, PA | Waltham, MA | New York, NY – Full-time, In-Office (Hybrid option available after 4–6 months based on performance)

Compensation: $55,000 – $75,000 annually

Travel: Occasional travel required

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Business Development Analyst to support our firm’s internal growth efforts. This entry-level position plays a critical support role in strengthening our client engagement strategy and is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in business development or client engagement.

In this role, you will partner closely with Project Managers, Consultants, and Directors to drive internal alignment and preparation for client pursuits. You will support firmwide efforts to deepen client relationships, enhance pursuit readiness, and analyze opportunities for growth.

This is a dynamic role, suited for those with strong communication and organizational skills, ideally with backgrounds in Business, Finance, Psychology, Marketing, Communications, or similar, and especially those who have demonstrated leadership through school, extracurriculars, or prior experience.

• Assist in identifying and researching potential clients, markets, and opportunities.
• Educate internal teams on client background, needs, and relationship history.
• Support email campaigns and follow-ups for prospective business opportunities.
• Ensure CRM systems are accurately maintained to reflect client relationships, pursuits, and opportunities.
• Assist in preparing for meetings, presentations, and pursuit debriefs.

• Provide CRM training and support to Project Managers and Consultants on the use, application, and management of the CRM tool.
• Maintain and update client and prospect information in the CRM system.
• Support the development of internal BD tools, templates, and workflows.
• Collaborate with marketing and operational teams to align messaging, tracking, and communications.

• Track and report on BD activity metrics and pipeline updates.
• Develop data extract processes to support marketing and business development efforts.
• Provide general administrative support to the Project Managers, Directors, Business Development Team, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Finance, Psychology, Marketing, Communications, English, or similar
• 0–3 years of working experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organization and time-management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience with CRM platforms (preferred, but not required)
• Extroverted, driven, and eager to support a high-growth team
• Strong in-office presence required during first 4–6 months; hybrid flexibility may follow based on performance
• Willingness to travel as needed

This is a new and strategic role for our team, offering a front-row seat to how client relationships are built and sustained in a consulting environment. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to capture new work, support key pursuits, and strengthen client engagement. This is an excellent launchpad for future external-facing roles as our team and client base grow.

At Walker Consultants, we are committed to maintaining fairness and equity in our pay practices. For this role, the estimated base salary range is $55,000 – $75,000 per year. The final salary offered may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. We value open conversations about compensation and welcome the opportunity to discuss more about base salary and Walker’s total rewards philosophy during the recruiting process.

• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
• Mental wellness benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible…