Hybrid Bid Analyst I: Precision Proposals & Pricing

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC; Carson (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,050 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Excellent medical/dental and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company

Flexible benefits

On-site preschool for employees’ kids

On-site employee gym

Casual dress

Job summary

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC in Carson, CA is seeking a Bid Analyst I to own end-to-end bid responses. You’ll review solicitations, build and validate pricing, and ensure submissions are accurate and compliant, coordinating with sales, contracts, legal, and operations.

You’ll manage multiple bids, meet tight deadlines, and help Lakeshore bring learning materials to schools and families by delivering precise bids and timely proposals. Hybrid work from our Carson office.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in bid/proposal coordination, contracts administration, pricing, sales operations, procurement, or a closely related business function.
• Demonstrated ability to review and interpret solicitation documents, specifications, and contractual language accurately.
• Hands-on experience developing, entering, validating, or maintaining customer or contract pricing.
• Strong working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work hybrid from our Carson, CA office on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage bid responses from intake to submission — reviewing solicitation documents, coordinating required materials, and ensuring every RFI, RFQ, and RFP goes out accurate and on time
• Build, validate, and submit customer pricing by cross-referencing product data, contract requirements, and pricing files to confirm accuracy before every submission
• Catch and resolve discrepancies, compliance gaps, and documentation issues early, taking ownership of each assigned opportunity through successful submission
• Partner with cross-functional teams — including sales, contracts, legal, and operations — to align on bid strategy and make sure customer requirements are fully addressed
• Track multiple active bids simultaneously, managing competing deadlines without letting accuracy or compliance slip

Skills

Bid coordination

Pricing analysis

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC in Carson, CA is seeking a Bid Analyst I to own end-to-end bid responses. You’ll review solicitations, build and validate pricing, and ensure submissions are accurate and compliant, coordinating with sales, contracts, legal, and operations.

You’ll manage multiple bids, meet tight deadlines, and help Lakeshore bring learning materials to schools and families by delivering precise bids and timely proposals. Hybrid work from our Carson office.