• Supports the Proposal Manager with proposal development activities, to include proposal document management. • Oversees proposal publications, monitoring progress and establishing priorities and deadlines for production including desktop publishing, graphics, and printing. • Ensures proposal deliverables comply with all proposal preparation instructions specified in the RFP. • Supports the Proposal Manager in proposal kickoffs, color team reviews, and other proposal development activities. • Analyzes RFP and develops/updates compliance matrix; creates proposal information document (PID) • Develops proposal template, adhering to proposal production requirements. • Develops writers’ documents based on proposal database or Proposal Manager outline. • Develops and updates plans, schedules, materials, and files; tracks action items via RAIL to established suspense dates/times. • Provides direction for advanced desktop publishing functions, administrative support, security, control and distribution of proposals or other documents. • Ensures quality assurance and quality control at all stages of proposal preparation. • Oversees all proposal publication activities, to include the following: Coordinates graphics, desktop publishing, proofreading, and production support of all assigned proposals, including drafts, final submission, and ENs, ensuring a high standard of quality. • Determines style, techniques, and medium best suited to produce desired effects and conform with production requirements. • Discusses graphics and text requirements at various stages of completion and making necessary changes as determined by customer; proofing work to minimize errors and reworks errors. • Develops Final Production Checklist. • Coordinates the production of print requests for proposal teams, including RFP books, proposal volumes, and other proposal-related artifacts for kick-offs, color teams, and final print. • Coordinates final production of all proposal deliverables, including assembly, book checks, packaging, and shipping. • Assists Proposal Managers in development and update of proposal management plans as assigned. • Manages SharePoint proposal site content and user right access administration for SharePoint and PleaseReview; trains and assists proposal team members in use of the proposal template and electronic collaboration tools. • Prepares archives of proposals following final submission. • Works closely with customer/requestor to ensure job requirements are to company standards and customer satisfaction. • Troubleshoots computer and production equipment problems. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Role Description As a Senior Proposal Associate within Fortrea’s Enterprise Client Solutions team, you play a pivotal role in winning new business by shaping the commercial and financial foundation of Fortrea’s partnerships with global pharmaceutical and biotech clients. In this role, you will be heavily focused on budget development, pricing structures, and grid mapping for complex, enterprise‑level opportunities. Working closely with Proposal Managers, Sales, Finance, Clinical, Technology, and Legal teams, you will support the full proposal lifecycle—ensuring that financial models, rate cards, and budget grids are accurate, compliant, and aligned with both client expectations and Fortrea’s delivery strategy. This is a highly collaborative and detail‑oriented position, ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of commercial strategy and financial precision. You will translate cross‑functional inputs into clear, client‑ready budgets and pricing grids, ensuring financial consistency across proposals while supporting compelling, competitive responses to RFPs, RFIs, and bespoke client requests. - 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. - 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 - Bachelor’s degree required in related field or equivalent work experience. - Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirement. Requirements - 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. #LI-REMOTE Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

Role Description We have an opening for a Proposal Specialist to partner with our RFP response team and help us show up clearly and credibly in competitive solicitations. You’ll own the proposal process end-to-end, coordinating SMEs and internal stakeholders, ensuring we comply with requirements, and maintaining the content we reuse and improve using AI platforms. - You’ll be part of the team that turns complex RFPs into clear, compelling stories about the work we do and the impact we have in higher ed. - You’ll monitor RFP and bid portals, surface the ones that actually fit our services, and keep everything organized in Salesforce. - You’ll bring the project team together, run kickoff meetings, outline responsibilities, and ensure everyone understands what the RFP is really asking for. - You’ll craft responses that are sharp, human, and aligned with our strategy. - You’ll track requirements, complete forms, gather signatures, and ensure every detail is handled—no surprises at the finish line. - You’ll manage our proposal library (including AI-supported content), organize files in SharePoint and Loopio, and track submissions. - When proposals move forward, you’ll help polish PowerPoints, coordinate strategy sessions, and schedule client-facing calls. - You’ll collaborate across teams, keep momentum high, and help us show up at our best. Qualifications - At least 2 years in Professional Services, with the instincts that come from working directly with clients and internal teams. - Experience in higher ed or in a field that supports colleges and universities. - The ability to work independently and jump into cross-functional collaboration when needed. - Comfort in a fast-moving environment where deadlines are real and priorities shift. - A sharp eye for detail and a natural sense of organization. - Strong communication skills—clear writing, confident conversation, and the ability to adapt your style to your audience. - Solid time-management habits that help you keep projects moving without feeling frantic. - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and platforms such as Loopio. - Experience using AI tools (Claude or similar) to support proposal development, content management, or workflow efficiency. - The ability to write with precision and brevity, without losing meaning. - A knack for translating technical language into something anyone can understand. - The relationship-building skills to work well with teammates and clients alike. Requirements - Experience with IT service delivery. - Familiarity with higher ed ERP systems. - Exposure to ERP procurement processes. - A bachelor’s degree in a related field. - APMP or Shipley certification. Benefits - The salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 + bonus. - Health, Vision, Dental & Life Insurance. - Short & Long Term Disability. - Paid Parental Leave. - 3 Weeks Vacation, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays. - 401(K) with a 5% Employer Contribution. - Pet Insurance.

Role Description We're hiring for a Proposal Manager to drive world-class proposal execution across Scout AI's portfolio of government and commercial opportunities. You'll own the end-to-end proposal lifecycle, coordinating cross-functional teams to produce compliant, compelling responses to RFPs, RFIs, SBIRs, BAAs, and commercial bids. Think of this as the connective tissue between BD, Sales, Programs, Product, Engineering, Legal, and Finance: you'll keep teams aligned, on schedule, and focused on winning narratives. You'll report into Scout's growth organization and work daily with domain managers, engineering leadership, and the CEO to ensure proposals are technically sharp, strategically positioned, and submitted on time. Responsibilities - Own proposal strategy and execution across all active pursuits: establish win themes, align technical approach, coordinate compliance review, and drive proposals to on-time submission. - Serve as Proposal Lead on active opportunities: facilitate kickoffs, assign writing tasks, set detailed milestones, manage proposal schedules, and surface blockers early. - Build and maintain a proposal asset library of reusable, high-quality templates including cover letters, SOWs, compliance matrices, cost volumes, organizational capability narratives, and past performance summaries. - Translate technical concepts into evaluator-focused narratives: work with Engineering, Product, and Program teams to distill complex capabilities into clear, persuasive proposal language that resonates with government and commercial evaluators. - Coordinate cross-functional reviews to stress-test win themes, validate compliance, confirm cost realism, and ensure all sections support a cohesive, differentiated story before submission. - Manage proposal schedules and status tracking, including risk reporting, milestone tracking, and resource coordination across functions. - Drive proposal operations and process improvement: establish scorecards, checklists, and workflows that enable consistent, scalable proposal execution as the company grows. - Lead pricing and cost volume coordination between technical teams and Finance to ensure credible, competitive cost narratives that align with technical scope. - Manage multiple concurrent proposals at varying stages of maturity, maintaining organized documentation, compliance artifacts, and version control. - Ensure compliant submissions across government portals (SAM.gov, agency-specific systems) in partnership with BD and Sales. Qualifications - 8+ years in proposal management, program management, or government contracting within defense tech, space, dual-use, or equivalent professional experience. - Proven track record leading proposals from kickoff through submission for SBIRs, RFPs, BAAs, or similar government solicitations. - Strong technical communication skills: ability to distill engineering and product concepts into clear, evaluator-friendly narratives without over-simplifying. - Foundational understanding of engineering, product development, and systems architecture to support credible technical scoping and writing. - CRM and pipeline tool proficiency for deal tracking, reporting, and workflow management. - Familiarity with government procurement processes, FAR/DFARS compliance, and common submission portals and timelines. - Comfort with process building: ability to create and refine templates, scorecards, checklists, and workflows that scale and improve over time. - APMP, PMP, or Shipley certification (or equivalent proposal management credential). - Experience in space, defense, Earth observation, or robotics sectors. - Deep SBIR/STTR expertise, including Phase I → Phase II positioning strategy and program structure. - Hands-on pricing experience including rate structures, LOE estimation, risk/reserve methodology, and budget narrative development. - Experience with proposal automation tools or proposal writing platforms (Deltek, Responsive, Proposal software ecosystems). Benefits - Competitive compensation package including base salary and bonus. - Meaningful equity. - Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution. - Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar. - Unlimited AI tokens. - Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen. - EV charging. - Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). US Salary Range $160,000 - $190,000 USD