Proposal Design Manager

Elevance Health • Brentwood, TN

61d • Hybrid

About The Position

JR170973 Proposal Design Manager The Proposal Design Manager plays a key leadership role in overseeing the full proposal lifecycle-from RFIs and RFPs to finalist presentations. This position is responsible for developing compelling, high-quality proposals and presentation materials that effectively communicate Carelon's value, align with client needs, and support organizational growth objectives. Location: Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 day per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of related experience including at least 5 years of experience in the health insurance industry; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in proposal management or business development within healthcare or related industries.
• Familiarity with healthcare terminology, trends, and market dynamics.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across disciplines.
• Experience writing to Medicare, Medicaid and government bids.
• Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign) and Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Candidates from all states are welcome, but they must reside within commuting distance of a Pulse Point office location where we have an office to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Full Proposal Lifecycle: Oversee and manage the proposal process from initial RFI through finalist presentations, ensuring all deliverables meet deadlines, requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Drive Strategic Coordination: Serve as the central point of contact for each pursuit, aligning cross-functional teams-including sales, product, clinical, legal, and operations-to create cohesive, client-focused responses.
• Manage Content Quality and Consistency: Ensure proposals reflect a unified voice, consistent messaging, and compelling narratives that clearly articulate Carelon's differentiators and value proposition.
• Elevate Proposal Design: Develop and implement visual and content strategies that enhance readability, impact, and brand alignment across proposals, Q&A responses, and presentations.
• Integrate Visual Storytelling: Leverage design software and brand templates to produce visually engaging PowerPoint decks, graphics, and data visualizations that bring Carelon's story to life.
• Champion Process Excellence: Maintain proposal standards, manage timelines, and ensure all submissions comply with internal review processes, legal/compliance guidelines, and brand requirements.
• Collaborate to Win: Partner with sales and business leaders to understand client needs, translate solutions into compelling content, and deliver materials that strengthen Carelon's competitive position.
• Continuously Improve: Identify opportunities to streamline proposal operations, enhance content libraries, and advance best practices in proposal management and design.

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees