Proposal Analyst at RIDE Mobility

<div class="content-intro"><p>_{<strong>The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.</strong>}</p></div><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br>We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated <strong>Proposal Analyst</strong> to join our growing Commercial &amp; Contract Management team. This role is central to the preparation, coordination, and submission of compelling proposals in response to customer solicitations and quotation requests.</p> <p>This individual will play a key role in managing customer-facing proposals, supporting contract development and negotiation, and coordinating internal data collection and stakeholder input.</p> <p>This is a dynamic and cross-functional role, requiring a flexible professional with strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and coordinate <strong>customer proposal submissions</strong> (RFPs, RFQs, state or cooperative contracts) across internal stakeholders and departments</li> <li>Serve as a primary <strong>point of contact</strong> for both internal teams and external customers regarding proposal status, contract inquiries, and clarifications</li> <li>Collaborate with departments including <strong>Sales, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and Operations</strong> to gather and consolidate technical, financial, and delivery-related information for proposals</li> <li>Maintain and continuously improve internal <strong>content libraries</strong>, including templates, past proposals, FAQs, and other reference materials</li> <li>Review customer solicitations and ensure proposals meet all <strong>compliance requirements</strong>; prepare and manage required compliance documents.</li> <li>Lead applications for <strong>Incentive and grants</strong>.</li> <li>Track and support the <strong>application, registration, and renewal</strong> processes for state and cooperative purchasing contracts</li> <li>Assist in the development, review, and negotiation of <strong>customer contracts, teaming agreements, and amendments</strong></li> <li>Support the preparation and review of <strong>pricing structures</strong> and <strong>commercial terms</strong> in collaboration with internal stakeholders</li> <li>Contribute to broader <strong>commercial strategy, data analysis</strong>, and internal reporting initiatives</li> <li>Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support team objectives.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Public Administration, or related field</li> <li>3–7 years of relevant experience in <strong>proposal coordination, commercial/contracts, or program management</strong>, ideally in <strong>transportation, public sector, or clean tech</strong> industries</li> <li>Familiarity with public procurement processes and compliance (e.g., transit agencies, airports, school districts)</li> <li>Strong <strong>written and verbal communication skills</strong></li> <li>Excellent organizational and <strong>project coordination</strong> abilities</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively in a <strong>fast-paced, deadline-driven</strong> environment</li> <li>Flexible mindset and willingness to support various commercial or contract-related initiatives</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience working with public sector clients (FTA-funded agencies, cooperatives, etc.)</li> <li>Working knowledge of procurement portals and tools (e.g., PlanetBids, BidNet, etc.)</li> <li>Exposure to electric vehicle, automotive, or manufacturing industries</li> </ul> <p><strong>Pay Range:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>$70,000-100,000 per Year.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>RIDE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.</p></div>