BUSINESS ANALYST PPC NSLP

$64,000 - $85,000/Yr

Pilgrim's Pride - Greeley, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Greeley, CO

Food Manufacturing

About the position

We are looking for a National School Lunch Program Bid Business Analyst for the Pilgrim's Foodservice Gold Kist USDA/CN Team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate bid requests and proposal requirements to assess feasibility, identify risks, and recommend solutions.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and actionable analytics using ProcessorLink, BidForge, Qlik, and other business intelligence tools.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of data flow across PPC operational systems.
• Generate routine performance reports (daily, weekly, monthly) to track business operations efficiently.
• Partner with Pilgrim's USDA and Sales team leadership to define problem statements, estimate timelines for solutions, and provide regular project updates.
• Collaborate with sales, legal, and finance teams to gather critical information for bid preparation.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to obtain necessary documentation and details for proposals.
• Prepare detailed, competitive proposals in response to RFPs and RFQs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client requirements, USDA regulations, and legal standards.
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends, competitor strategies, and market opportunities.
• Review and edit bid documents to align with client specifications and submission standards.
• Maintain a centralized database of bid-related information for analysis and future references.
• Monitor and track the status of submitted bids, providing updates to stakeholders as needed.
• Assist in post-bid analyses to evaluate outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and refine strategies.
• Ensure all bid and reporting activities adhere to company and industry standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Agribusiness, Computer Science, Business Analysis, or a related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a relevant role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced) and familiarity with data visualization tools like QlikView or Qlik Sense.
• Experience in the meat industry or with government/public sector bidding processes is a major plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with industry-specific software and tools is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel as business needs dictate.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the meat industry or with government/public sector bidding processes.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base salary range of $64,000-$85,000.
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan.
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities.