Government Proposal Writer

UnitedHealth Group • Plymouth, MN

249d • $89,800 - $176,700 • Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Government Proposal Writer collaborates with proposal managers, sales executives, subject matter experts, and others across State Government to write responses to state government Requests for Proposals (RFPs). This role reviews RFPs and materials to understand client requirements, pain points, and goals. The Government Proposal Writer then applies solution and sales strategy, win themes, and value propositions, and more to write high-quality proposals that are strategic, concise and compelling.

Requirements

• 3+ years of proposal writing experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience collaborating with management, executives and stakeholders
• Expertise at proposal response development and client-focused storytelling
• Exceptional writing and editing skills that demonstrate a natural command of language, grammar, organization and flow
• Demonstrated interviewing skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate knowledge gained into clear narrative
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills to express complex solutions simply

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting government clients
• Technical writing experience

Responsibilities

• Develop proposal responses for the state government market by writing new content and tailoring content from prior proposals and other resources to accurately reflect solutions
• Partner with sales, solution and product partners to develop high-quality proposals that are responsive, accurate, concise and strategic, and align to brand and style guidelines
• Demonstrate client-focused writing by incorporating win themes, value propositions, benefits, differentiators, proof points, and opportunity information into proposal responses
• Incorporate and unify feedback into drafts from many sources within established deadlines
• Assist with developing and maintaining baseline proposal content
• Develop relationships across teams and senior management to foster collaboration, teamwork and quality results
• Organize, prioritize and manage competing deadlines across multiple proposals and projects
• Balance independent and collaborative work with solid accountability
• Maintain product knowledge through trainings and self-led learning
• Escalate potential challenges in a timely and appropriate manner
• Participate in workgroups to drive continuous improvements
• Provide coaching feedback to continuously improve and develop within role

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree