Sr Proposal Writer - Remote Job at Health Care Service Corporation in Chicago

Content Summary: Sr Proposal Writer - Remote at Chicago, for Health Care Service Corporation

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for writing and leading the activities associated with large, national Request for Proposals (RFPs) by producing the highest quality proposals for new and existing business opportunities, while remaining consistent with the Company's policies, procedures, and philosophies - all under strict deadlines. Collaborates with HCSC Sales and Account Management and other internal departments to map proposal strategy that promotes HCSC's competitive positioning in the marketplace. Participate in the activities involved in the resolution of issues or concerns associated with the RFP process ensuring follow-through to resolution. Coordinate assigned projects independently and with strict adherence to detailed customer specifications. Assist internal departments in creating additional documents, including pricing proposals, standard program proposals and ad hoc documents when needed to support the sales cycle. developing and maintaining proposal-ready response information materials to utilize as a reference tool to complete future proposals or internal requests.

This role is remote and can be located nationally in most states (we cannot consider applicants living in or plan on working out of CA, NY, Alaska, or Hawaii)

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor' degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 5 years of proposal management experience specifically in the national/major or public sector OR 9 years of proposal writing / management experience specifically in the national/major or public sector.
• Demonstrated experience in leading high-profile, highly complex RFPs for large, national employer groups.
• Must be proficient in quickly reviewing and analyzing proposal solicitations and related documents to pull out all pertinent information.
• Demonstrated experience autonomously leading and developing highly customized proposal responses tailored to the client.
• Conceptualize content, gather information/data, key messages, positioning and articulate in a single tone and consistent tense.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with ability to interface and work effectively as part of a team and cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated ability to autonomously lead the proposal process from beginning to end, while working multiple RFPs/projects simultaneously.
• PC skills and experience in Microsoft products.
• Verbal and written communication skills to complete Response for Proposals, coordinate activities with many departments, and incorporate layman terms in the proposal.
• Demonstrated project management, organizing, planning, and scheduling.
• Demonstrated creative and business writing skills.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Strong end-to-end proposal management experience, including coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Experience and skills with proposal management and automation software such as Responsive, Loopio, and Qvidian.
• Extensive proposal writing experience in healthcare, such as health plans, PBM, related industries.
• APMP certification.

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HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range
$58,800.00 - $130,100.00