What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Business Development Data Analyst Intern position at Ho-Chunk, Inc.?
All Native Group, a division of Ho-Chunk, Inc.
Location: Hybrid – Fairfax, VA
Job Type: Internship | Full-time schedule
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: Varies based on experience, education level, degrees obtained, and cost of living for the assigned work location.
Intern employees are categorized as seasonal full-time and accrue one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. Accrual begins after 80 hours of consecutive employment in Nebraska.
About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & Ho-Chunk Corporate Services
The Junior Business Development Data Analyst (Intern) supports the Office of Strategic & Tactical Growth by collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data from multiple repositories to help identify business opportunities and market trends. The role assists with development of customer penetration strategies, opportunity assessments, and competitive insights that support business growth in the federal marketplace. This position uses data-driven methodologies to reveal patterns, relationships, and predictive indicators that strengthen strategic planning and increase competitive advantage.
Key Responsibilities
This internship is offered with flexible hours to accommodate academic commitments. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Travel is anticipated for all new interns and includes a site tour of Dynamic Homes in Detroit Lakes, MN, which typically requires an overnight trip. Lodging, transportation, and other travel expenses are provided. This does not apply to ANG Interns
Interns whose work location is in Sioux City, South Sioux City, Bellevue, Omaha, or Lincoln may be expected to travel to Winnebago, NE, for various professional development sessions with senior leaders within the company and community. Interns may be responsible for commuting to and from the assigned worksite for all required internship programming activities if no company vehicle is available. This does not apply to ANG or Dynamic Homes Interns.
Why Join This Team?
Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.
Our work is guided by our core **NATIVE** values:
Location: Hybrid – Fairfax, VA
Job Type: Internship | Full-time schedule
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: Varies based on experience, education level, degrees obtained, and cost of living for the assigned work location.
Intern employees are categorized as seasonal full-time and accrue one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. Accrual begins after 80 hours of consecutive employment in Nebraska.
About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & Ho-Chunk Corporate Services
- Ho-Chunk, Inc. **is an award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Its mission is to drive long-term economic growth and create meaningful employment opportunities for Tribal members. Through a diverse portfolio of businesses, Ho-Chunk, Inc. supports community development while preserving culture and strengthening sovereignty.
- Ho-Chunk Corporate Services provides** shared business functions, accounting, compliance, and administrative support for the Ho-Chunk, Inc. family of companies. The division ensures financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across the organization, enabling each Ho-Chunk, Inc. company to focus on its core mission and growth.
The Junior Business Development Data Analyst (Intern) supports the Office of Strategic & Tactical Growth by collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data from multiple repositories to help identify business opportunities and market trends. The role assists with development of customer penetration strategies, opportunity assessments, and competitive insights that support business growth in the federal marketplace. This position uses data-driven methodologies to reveal patterns, relationships, and predictive indicators that strengthen strategic planning and increase competitive advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute data extraction across various databases
- Clean and organize data and develop data visualizations
- Document and present methodology, parameters, assumptions, and findings to stakeholders
- Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making related to market and industry risks and opportunities
- Monitor trends, planning scenarios, and competitive factors that impact contract strategies and share insights with strategic planning teams
- Identify relevant data sources and mine structured and unstructured datasets for business insights
- 0–2 years of experience in business analysis or marketing analytics
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Experience responding to formal and informal data requests and developing visualizations that clearly represent findings
- Strong Excel skills for data visualization
- Ability to use Microsoft Power Automate or Power BI to build workflow efficiencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience generating insights from data
- Ability to research business databases for information supporting business growth
- Ability to work with unstructured textual data
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to articulate analytical trade-offs
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Business Development Executives, Managers, and key stakeholders
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Data Science, Business Analytics, Business Administration, or related field—or equivalent experience in government contract analytics
- Professional office environment with routine use of computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets
- Ability to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time
- Occasional movement within the office to access files and equipment
This internship is offered with flexible hours to accommodate academic commitments. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Travel is anticipated for all new interns and includes a site tour of Dynamic Homes in Detroit Lakes, MN, which typically requires an overnight trip. Lodging, transportation, and other travel expenses are provided. This does not apply to ANG Interns
Interns whose work location is in Sioux City, South Sioux City, Bellevue, Omaha, or Lincoln may be expected to travel to Winnebago, NE, for various professional development sessions with senior leaders within the company and community. Interns may be responsible for commuting to and from the assigned worksite for all required internship programming activities if no company vehicle is available. This does not apply to ANG or Dynamic Homes Interns.
Why Join This Team?
- A mission-driven culture dedicated to economic advancement and community impact
- Guided by strong **NATIVE** values and tribal-owned purpose
- Hands-on professional experience with opportunities for career development
- A collaborative work environment that encourages learning and innovation
Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.
Our work is guided by our core **NATIVE** values:
- Native American Owned & Proud** – Serving the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
- Accountable** – To always do what’s right.
- Team-Focused** – For inclusive progress.
- Innovative** – In creating solutions.
- Visionary** – In our purpose and direction.
- Excellence** – Through learning and performance.