Commercial Analyst II - FSP

With minimal guidance, prepares written bids, proposals and budget estimates in response to Requests for Proposals, for submission to the client. Makes modifications to existing proposals and contracts and tracks revisions. Resolves diverse problems and overcomes obstacles through evaluation of identifiable factors and within generally defined practices.Primary Responsibilities include:Coordinating timely collection of data for proposal and budget development in response to Requests for Proposal. Analyzing proposal text and budget to corporate metrics, client expectations and other benchmarks; prepares accurate bids and proposals that conform to PPD contract requirements and meet client needs; applying quality control procedures to ensure proposals conform to departmental standards. Gathering and analyzing data for proposals and contract modifications and tracks revisions on a timely basisCommunicating with Cost Analysts to develop payment schedules that conform to PPD requirements and meet client needsEnsuring accurate information is entered into the proposal and contract tracking database so that timely and accurate reports can be generatedWith minimal guidance, prepares written bids, proposals and budget estimates in response to Requests for Proposals, for submission to the client. Makes modifications to existing proposals and contracts and tracks revisions. Resolves diverse problems and overcomes obstacles through evaluation of identifiable factors and within generally defined practices.Primary Responsibilities include:Coordinating timely collection of data for proposal and budget development in response to Requests for Proposal. Analyzing proposal text and budget to corporate metrics, client expectations and other benchmarks; prepares accurate bids and proposals that conform to PPD contract requirements and meet client needs; applying quality control procedures to ensure proposals conform to departmental standards. Gathering and analyzing data for proposals and contract modifications and tracks revisions on a timely basisCommunicating with Cost Analysts to develop payment schedules that conform to PPD requirements and meet client needsEnsuring accurate information is entered into the proposal and contract tracking database so that timely and accurate reports can be generatedEducation and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business-related area andMinimum of 3-5 years experience in bid preparation and/or the development and fulfillment of contracts requirementsOr equivalent combination of education, professional training and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to evaluate multiple factors and analyze dataSound knowledge and understanding of contractual documentsExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software (minimally Word and Excel)High quality oral and written communication skillsAbility to handle high level of pressure and to multi-taskAbility to coordinate information from and follow up with diverse sources in order to meet clients' requirements for proposal and budget developmentAbility to identify and anticipate potential problems and take pro-active actionStrong math skills Working Conditions and EnvironmentWork is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.Physical RequirementsFrequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequent mobility required. Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups. Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration. Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task. Regular and consistent attendance.PPD is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and veteran or disability status by embracing diversity and the responsibilities of corporate citizenship in our communities. PPD values our former military and transitioning service member’s service.Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business-related area andMinimum of 3-5 years experience in bid preparation and/or the development and fulfillment of contracts requirementsOr equivalent combination of education, professional training and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to evaluate multiple factors and analyze dataSound knowledge and understanding of contractual documentsExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software (minimally Word and Excel)High quality oral and written communication skillsAbility to handle high level of pressure and to multi-taskAbility to coordinate information from and follow up with diverse sources in order to meet clients' requirements for proposal and budget developmentAbility to identify and anticipate potential problems and take pro-active actionStrong math skills Working Conditions and EnvironmentWork is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.Physical RequirementsFrequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequent mobility required. Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups. Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration. Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task. Regular and consistent attendance.PPD is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and veteran or disability status by embracing diversity and the responsibilities of corporate citizenship in our communities. PPD values our former military and transitioning service member’s service.