Senior Proposal Associate

**Summary of Responsibilities:** * Supports or manages all aspects of the appropriate proposal process (text, quote, budget, and/or response to Requests for Information \[RFIs\]) for opportunities as assigned. * Responsible for managing opportunities of low to medium complexity. * Shadow and/or assist more senior colleagues on opportunities of medium to high complexity. * Responsible for managing some transactional clients. * Analyzes RFI and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to assist in identifying missing information for budget, proposal and/or RFI response preparation, with support. Supports follow-up with appropriate contact for additional information as required. * Identifies and resolves issues around client enquiry requirements and Fortrea capabilities with support. * Shadow or manage strategic and operational calls related to the opportunity. * Works across the organization in matrix environment across multiple time-zones and locations to support the process and complete deliverables. * Prepares standard documents in accordance with agreed strategy and Sponsor requirements and expectations under the pressure of changing timelines, with minimal supervision. * Administratively supports facilitating internal and external opportunity management negotiations (i.e., pricing, process, resources, timelines, etc.) as needed. * Is responsible for timely delivery of assigned deliverables. * Escalates issues/challenges to Manager for advice on resolution. * Performs timely and accurate data entry into departmental and/or corporate databases/systems as directed. * Support client-facing and senior management-facing activities surrounding assigned opportunities as needed, including supporting preparation, attendance, or leading applicable preparation and meetings. * Develops appropriate knowledge of the technical and regulatory environments. * Contributes to assigned process improvement initiatives and supports implementation. * Contribute to assigned client relationship improvement activities and implementation. * Perform quality control activities per the appropriate process/requirements. * Support hosting sales-focused inbound client visits. * 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. * All other duties as needed or assigned. **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 requirement **Experience (Minimum Required):** * Minimum 3 years of Experience Required. * Applicable minimum 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). * 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 Fortrea Business Units. * Ability to work irregular and/or extended hours as needed to meet the client’s proposal deadline. **Preferred Qualifications Include:** * Knowledge of proposal management software applications (e.g., Salesforce.com, Qvidian, Proposal Automation applications) is a plus. **Physical Demands/Work Environment:** * Flexibility to participate in meetings across various time zones outside core working hours. * **Travel Requirement:** **Identify the expected travel requirements of the position on an annual basis:** * % of time: 5-10%. * % of the above that requires overnight stay: 5%. * Travel is primarily to where: training meetings, other Fortrea offices. Learn more about our [EEO & Accommodations request here](https://careers.fortrea.com/us/en/eeo-and-accommodations).