Proposal Writer
About The Position
The Proposal Writer leads the development of compelling, accurate, and persuasive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), questionnaires, and other client-facing documents. The role supports sales growth by translating complex business, clinical, and operational information into effective proposals. It involves close collaboration with departments across the organization, managing competing deadlines, and producing high-quality submissions that communicate the organization’s value proposition. This highly visible role contributes to organizational growth and client acquisition. The Proposal Writer works closely with leaders across the organization and supports business development efforts, process improvement initiatives, and proposal strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of proposal writing, RFP management, technical writing, or related experience.
- Exceptional written, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
- Strong project management and organizational abilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within healthcare, vision benefits, insurance, managed care, consulting, or employee benefits industries.
- Experience responding to complex public-sector or government procurements.
- Familiarity with proposal management software and content management systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end development and submission of RFPs, RFIs, and other proposal-related documents.
- Partner with Sales, Clinical, Operations, Account Management, Compliance, and Leadership teams to gather information and translate it into compelling responses.
- Craft, edit, and customize proposal content to align with client requirements and organizational objectives.
- Manage proposal timelines, assign deliverables, and ensure submissions are accurate and completed on schedule.
- Maintain and continuously improve the proposal content library, knowledge base, and standard response templates.
- Conduct peer reviews and quality assurance reviews to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Analyze proposal requirements and identify potential risks, gaps, and opportunities for differentiation.
- Support government programs, public sector, and commercial proposal opportunities.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor positioning, and best practices to strengthen proposal strategy.
- Assist with executive summaries and client-facing documentation as needed.
- Train and support team members on proposal processes and best practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
