Strategic Proposal Writer, Commercial Business

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To strategically and competitively position UnitedHealthcare offerings through our proposal responses using a variety of resources including our standard / core database, marketing collaterals, company Web sites and sales strategy.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Own the articulation of the value proposition, key themes, market position and overall strategy within the proposal by gathering the necessary information to write a compelling story in simple terms which reflects a strong understanding of the customer's needs and our internal product offerings and competitive differentiators

Ability to convey complex thoughts, both written and oral in a clear, concise way that is tailored to the audience

Ability to research the customer's needs (through Web sites and other sources), work with sales by developing meaningful and thoughtful questions to extract the necessary case information

Work in a highly matrixed environment and collaborate with sister proposal units to reflect one core value story and integrated process

Listens well; ask questions effectively to gain information or clarify understanding in order to ensure high-quality work

Thoroughly understands and utilize all available sales support tools, including the database and marketing collaterals

Ability to anticipate and understand the unique needs of our sales partners and develop strong working relationships

Ability to understand network and financial information and bring those elements into the case writing process

Complete all project-related work in a timely, productive manner and meet all case deadlines

Thoroughly review proposal product before shipment with team lead and BDM

Maintain and enhance business skills, including understanding health care industry, managed care trends, healthcare reform, etc. and participate in all relevant training opportunities to enhance and improve current skill set

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:

3+ years in the healthcare industry in a proposal writing

Solid computer skills, especially in Word, Excel and online formats

Intense customer focus and ability to adapt style and approach to customer preferences

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Qvidian database software, or a similar software (RFPIO, Responsive, Loopio, etc.)

Skills in written communication

Solid interpersonal and relationship building skills

Solid focus on quality

Self-starter and ability to work independently

Flexible and able to cope with changing conditions

Ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas and think outside of the box to develop solutions

Ability to think innovatively and creatively

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only:

The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.