Parts & Service Fleet Bid Analyst

Ford • ,

9d • $65,100 - $124,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Parts & Service Fleet Bid Analyst owns Ford’s government bid process, including researching government bids and awarded contracts, tracking bid data, and automating reports and summaries. The analyst works closely with the Ford Customer Service Division and Ford Pro teams to pursue government contracts and supports Field and Management teams with bid information and analysis. The role involves coordinating proposals, reviewing contracts for compliance, analyzing expenditures and incentive data, engaging with government procurement officials, and assisting dealerships and authorized distributors with bid responses. The position offers growth potential within Ford Pro or Ford Customer Service Division. Candidates near Detroit or a Ford Regional Office are preferred, and recent graduates will be considered.

This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work four or more days per week, with travel to Ford regions and market-area meetings. The position is listed at salary grade 5 or 6, with the final grade and compensation determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, job scope, responsibility, and market value. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Data Science.
• Three to five years of experience applying analytical and programming skills to investigate complex data, identify trends, and deliver actionable analysis.
• Three to five years of experience with advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI, and Power Automate, producing accurate, polished deliverables with minimal guidance.
• Three to five years of Excel programming experience for data preparation, KPI development, and dashboard creation.
• Proficiency with CRM software, including Salesforce, to manage customer relationships, track sales, and analyze customer data.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information clearly and professionally to varied audiences.
• Meticulous proofreading and quality-control skills, with a record of identifying errors and ensuring work is complete and accurate.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with government procurement officials and handle detailed requirements and sensitive or time-critical requests.
• Comfort working with CEO- or Director-level personnel, internally or externally.
• Availability to travel to Ford regions and attend market-area meetings with government agency, Ford Motor Company, Ford dealer, and Ford Authorized Distributor personnel.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of experience with GovWin/Deltek, Bid Prime, Bid Net, or other RFP/bid platforms.
• Experience automating data extraction using Python.
• Commercial vehicle business experience, P&L experience, and risk management experience.
• Experience as a Contract Compliance Specialist or in a similar role.
• Experience writing and submitting bid proposals and grant proposals.
• Experience with cooperative purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Own bid contract proposals and ensure bid specifications, deliverables, and milestones are met weekly.
• Take ownership of undefined projects and innovate or automate processes quickly, with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines.
• Review contracts and identify compliance gaps.
• Research local, state, and federal automotive requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Identify and automate bid/RFP summary documents for the Field Team to use and distribute.
• Compile data and automate weekly bid reports for Field or Management teams across sales channels.
• Monitor assigned organization expenditures against budgets and prepare management reports estimating future financial needs.
• Analyze and validate data for National Incentive payouts.
• Manage multiple proposals or projects simultaneously and communicate progress to management.
• Coordinate input from Ford Customer Service Division and Ford Pro stakeholders on government RFP and contract opportunities, including quarterly business reviews.
• Meet with state and local government procurement officials to build relationships.
• Attend and conduct training workshops on doing business with government agencies.
• Attend mandatory government agency pre-bid meetings and submit questions to government agencies on behalf of the team.
• Organize meetings with market-area teams and dealers to review larger bid opportunities.
• Assist and train dealerships or Ford Authorized Distributors with proposed bid responses and provide input.
• Research awarded contracts and track data for Ford dealers and competitors.
• Conduct post-bid reviews with Ford Customer Service Division and Ford Pro teams.
• Attend local trade shows and conferences.
• Promote Ford Customer Service Division programs, Ford Pro Fleet Service Operations programs, and Ford Pro Commercial Vehicle Center programs.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new-parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup child care.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level