proposal manager I

Job description

**Summary Of Responsibilities** - Owns all aspects of the appropriate proposal process (text, quote, budget, and/or response to Requests for Information [RFIs]) for assigned opportunities (inclusive of managing opportunities under general supervision, establishing clear timelines, meeting client requirement, and suggesting solutions for obstacles). - Responsible for managing opportunities of low to medium complexity. - Support integrated opportunities (i.e., spanning across multiple Business Units). - Reviews and analyzes RFI and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to ensure adequate information for budget, proposal and/or response preparation is provided. Follows up with appropriate contact for additional information as required. - Identifies and resolves issues around client enquiry requirements and Fortrea capabilities with support. - Organizes and facilitates of strategic and operational calls related to the opportunity. - Work across the organization in matrix environment across multiple time-zones and locations to lead the process and complete deliverables. - Liaise with third party vendors/vendor managers for provision of quotations and/or information where required. - Prepares high quality and accurate documents in accordance with agreed strategy and Sponsor requirements and expectations under the pressure of changing timelines. - Supports facilitating internal and external opportunity management negotiations (i.e., pricing, process, resources, timelines, etc.) as needed. - Ensures timely delivery of assigned deliverables. - Is responsible for resolving issues/challenges and informing Manager; may seek Manager’s advice for complex issues/challenges. - Performs timely and accurate data entry into departmental and/or corporate databases/systems as appropriate. - Support client-facing and senior management-facing activities surrounding assigned opportunities as needed, including supporting preparation, attendance, or leading applicable preparation and meetings. - Maintains appropriate knowledge of the technical and regulatory environments. - Identifies and participates in ways to improve the efficiency and quality of processes and the resulting deliverables. - Contribute to assigned client relationship improvement activities and implementation. - Performs quality control activities per the appropriate process/requirements. - Support hosting sales-focused inbound client visits. - Responsible for coordinating on-boarding activities for new starters, including working directly with the management staff to ensure proper on-boarding. - Expected to contribute to content library by submitting new content or updates to existing content, using the official content submission process. - Completes other appropriate duties, as assigned by the manager, which require similar skills in accordance with business needs and common sense. **Qualifications (Minimum Required)** - Bachelor’s degree required in related field or equivalent work experience. - Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements. **Experience (Minimum Required)** - Minimum 4 years of experience in budget and/or text development, or an equivalent combination of education and CRO/pharma/other related experience to successfully perform the essential job duties. - Excellent customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact. - Demonstrated computer skills – requires excellent MS Office experience (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook). - Knowledge of proposal management software applications (e.g., Salesforce.com, Qvidian, Proposal Automation applications) is preferred. - Demonstrated text editing and writing skills (based on business unit and/or team expectations). - Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task and prioritize. - Demonstrated teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills. - Proven ability to work independently. - Ability to work to deadlines. - Strong analytical skills. - Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with internal stakeholders, clients and Fortrea senior management. - Positive attitude and sense of urgency. - Possesses an ability and willingness to work across Business Units. - Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to meet the client’s proposal deadline. **Physical Demands/Work Environment** - Flexibility to participate in meetings across various time zones outside core working hours. - Travel Required. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.