5.5. Business Development Analyst

Phoenix Tailings • Washington, DC

1d • $70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world’s first fully clean mining and metals production company—producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. We are building the domestic supply chain for critical metals that power modern technology, industrial growth, and national resilience.

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone—or without people who push one another to think deeper and move faster. We operate at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and global markets that matter. If you want to build rigorous commercial insight, work on high-impact growth initiatives, and see your analysis directly shape real-world decisions, Phoenix Tailings offers a unique opportunity to do meaningful work early in your career.

Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Business Development Analyst to support commercial growth initiatives through research, analysis, and execution support. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is excited to work on market development, customer strategy, and partnership opportunities for a first-of-its-kind industrial company. You will work closely with Business Development Managers and Directors to help evaluate opportunities and move them forward.

This pay range reflects the expected compensation for this role and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in business analysis, strategy, consulting, corporate development, or a related role
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience building models and evaluating market data
• Experience creating clear, professional presentations and written materials
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Strong interest in infrastructure, industrial markets, clean technology, or critical materials
• Eagerness to learn, take ownership, and grow within a commercial role

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, customer, and competitive research to support business development initiatives
• Build and maintain analytical models to evaluate commercial opportunities and strategic partnerships
• Support preparation of customer- and partner-facing materials, including presentations and proposals
• Track and organize business development pipelines, opportunities, and key stakeholder interactions
• Assist with structuring and execution of commercial discussions, including data gathering and analysis
• Support internal coordination to ensure commercial opportunities align with technical and operational capabilities
• Synthesize complex information into clear insights for senior business development leadership

Benefits

• Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
• Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
• Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
• Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed