Lead Proposal Writer
Centene Corporation•Remote-MO, MO
•$87,700 - $157,800•Remote
About The Position
Develop written responses to complex, high-scoring Medicaid Request for Proposal (RFP) section supporting the company's growth and expansion goals. At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Health Care, or related field.
- Over five years of proposal writing experience, preferably in Medicaid managed care.
- Experience managing proposals, marketing, technical or contract writing experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical healthcare experience
- Strong Medicaid proposal writing skills
- Clinical license (e.g., RN, LCSW) preferred
Responsibilities
- Project manage and respond to assigned high-scoring RFP questions in support of new business and renewal procurement
- Partners with internal functional area Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to translate SME-provided policies, examples, and reports into compelling narrative
- Ensure responses to assigned RFP questions comply with RFP requirements and drafting guides, and are 'on message' with identified win themes and key differentiators
- Develop topic papers in assigned areas in advance of RFP release to help other writers understand topic, approach, and associated tactics and programs
- Serve as the department’s SME for assigned functional areas by understanding key concepts and terms under that discipline
- Provide backup support for department reporting, competitive intelligence, and project management activities as needed
- Mentor departmental staff and assist in the development of RFP responses and reviews
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Benefits
- competitive pay
- health insurance
- 401K
- stock purchase plans
- tuition reimbursement
- paid time off plus holidays
- flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
