The Company:
Core America (www.coreamerica.com) is the world’s leader in providing consulting expertise and software to facility management and cleaning organizations. Based in Endicott, NY and founded in 1995, we serve America’s leading institutions, universities, and fortune 500 companies. ; rather, we consult and provide software for the end-user organizations to help them optimize their cleaning programs.
Our purpose is to lead and inspire others to shape their cleaning programs, so that every person can enjoy clean, healthy, and safe facilities.
Smart Inspect™ (www.mysmartinspect.com) is our primary software product, used for collecting inspection data, via mobile apps on iOS and Android, reporting inspection results and summaries, managing work orders, and more.
Job Culture and Benefits:
We work hard to foster and grow a family-like atmosphere and team, offering a highly competitive wage and benefit package. This offering includes healthcare insurance, 401K, generous vacation time, paid parental leave, several wellness incentive programs – including gym membership reimbursement— and free snacks!
Working for a small business can be demanding at times, but Core is committed to a healthy work-life balance. In addition to a flexible work schedule, we frequently offer team lunches, attend sporting events together, and host fun office contests. We pride ourselves on our professional, fun, and life-giving culture.
The Position:
The RFP Financial Analyst & Project Coordinator will apply analytical and critical thinking skills to deliver effective analyses and recommendations in support of our various RFP consulting projects. The RFP Financial Analyst & Project Coordinator will work with internal and external teams to support project coordination/communication, data analysis and findings, insights and recommendation development, report writing and development, information collection and organization, RFP development, bidder analysis; in short, to do whatever it takes to make our customers happy and engaged. The position requires the ability to read, summarize, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from financial, written, and numerical material. The position also requires leadership skills to lead all analysis efforts within the team.
Duties include:
· Work primarily in the office with the RFP, Customer Success team, and consulting team (occasional remote work and travel)
· Collect, organize, and share information for each assigned project
· Analyze, summarize, and develop findings/recommendations based on collected data and information
· Use insights from stakeholders, program documentation, and customer discussions to inform the decision-making team
· Assist with the development and professional writing of reports (primarily in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
· Communicate effectively with others to exchange information, streamline processes, answer questions, and resolve issues in a timely manner
· Assist with the development and professional writing of Requests for Proposal documents (RFPs)
· Obtain bids, conduct cost analyses, and negotiate prices and service levels as assigned
· Evaluate services for overall value (including price, quality, key performance indicators, service levels, etc.)
· Schedule and support/host customer calls and communications
· Maintain and update overall project status and open action items
· Assist internal teams with other duties and special projects
· Provide flexible, patient, and creative solutions to issues as they arise
Skills / Qualifications:
· Competence, timeliness, quality, organization, friendliness, and excellence are characteristics the individual must represent
· Bachelor’s degree required ( business-related field is strongly preferred) plus 2+ years of business analyst, procurement, or facility services experience. Will consider other relevant experience.
· Highly Proficient Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong financial management skills with understanding of spreadsheets
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and detail-oriented skills required
- Sense of urgency to meet internal and external customer requirements
· Must be a positive, hardworking person able to work successfully with a diverse group of users, customers, team members, and internal departments, as well as independently
· Adaptability: can handle multiple projects and customers, and wants to keep learning
· Personal values align with our company values (see below)
Position Preferences:
· Experience with facilities or janitorial services and pricing
· Experience working in a procurement or sourcing specialist role
· Experience as a financial analyst or scheduler
Our Values:
- Expertise - We believe that our passion, deep experience, and technology will deliver the best results.
- Family - We widen the definition of family and care for everyone like our own.
- Objectivity - Our independent third-party position allows us to serve the customer's best interest.
- Community – We connect with others through kindness and generosity.
- Integrity - Humility, honesty, and respect guide us to always do what is right.
Our Mission:
We guide a growing community of organizations to cleaner and healthier facilities, by providing the best resources and objective expertise.
Closing:
We appreciate your interest in joining our mission! Thank you very much for your consideration.
Core America is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
Location:
- Endicott, NY 13760 (Required)
Work Location: In person
