Bid Analyst

Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on everyday across the United States and Canada. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth – creating vehicles our teams can take pride in.

Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National – California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end-to-end production of heavy‑duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose-built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s idest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery‑electric, diesel‑electric hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel.

ENC is committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through innovation, customer focus, and the delivery of high‑quality vehicles that keep communities connected, supported, and moving forward.

Location:

Riverside, CA

Salary Range: $82,000 - $90,000

We are seeking a Bid Analyst to lead the proposal and bid process, ensuring competitive and high-quality submissions. This critical role on our team requires a detail‑oriented and highly organized individual who thrives under deadlines and can manage complex documentation efficiently. The Bid Analyst will collaborate across multiple departments—including sales, procurement, and engineering—to gather necessary information and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, procurement, and proposal writing, with the ability to analyze contracts and compliance requirements.

We are looking for a go‑getter with a can‑do attitude, passionate about continuous improvement and securing business opportunities in a growing organization. If you are detail‑driven, thrive in a deadline‑oriented environment, and take pride in producing high‑quality work.

• Analyze, prepare and produce all documents required for RFBs/RFPs/RFQs per customer specifications and deadlines ensuring compliance with procurement guidelines.
• Ensure that bids are formatted, collated, and presented in the customer’s preferred format, adhering to all compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to gather necessary information for bid submissions.
• Maintain strict adherence to deadlines, ensuring all bids are submitted on time.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s products and services over time.
• Maintain a database of existing and emerging bids, ensuring all information is up-to-date and accurate.
• Conduct market research to identify potential bidding opportunities and assess competitor bids.

• Bachelor's degree in business, writing, operations highly preferred.
• At least 2-4 years of experience working in a corporate / government organization
• Ability to analyze complex bid requirements and develop comprehensive proposals.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail - meticulous in reviewing bid documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Deadline-driven and capable of managing competing priorities - capable of managing multiple bids simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in proposal/contract writing or analysis.
• Familiarity with procurement processes.

• Familiarity with bus/transit industry highly preferred.

This is an onsite position based in Riverside, CA and requires being onsite.

• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
• Employee referral program
• Career growth and development opportunities

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