Sr Proposal Writer
About The Position
This position is responsible for writing and leading the activities associated with complex Request for Proposal (RFPs) ensuring the highest quality of service is provided while remaining consistent with the Company’s policies, procedures and philosophies – all under strict deadlines. 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. Support the Proposal Content Administrator in developing and maintaining proposal-ready response information materials to utilize as a reference tool to complete future proposals or internal requests.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 3 years of proposal management experience specifically in the national/major or public sector OR 7 years of proposal writing experience
- Demonstrated experience in leading 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 supporting highly customized proposal responses tailored to the client
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience and skills with proposal automation software such as Qorus
- Proposal writing experience in the commercial, healthcare industry
Responsibilities
- Writing and leading activities associated with complex Request for Proposal (RFPs)
- Ensuring the highest quality of service is provided while remaining consistent with the Company’s policies, procedures and philosophies – all under strict deadlines
- Participating in activities involved in the resolution of issues or concerns associated with the RFP process ensuring follow-through to resolution
- Coordinating assigned projects independently and with strict adherence to detailed customer specifications
- Assisting internal departments in creating additional documents, including pricing proposals, standard program proposals and ad hoc documents when needed to support the sales cycle
- Supporting the Proposal Content Administrator in developing and maintaining proposal-ready response information materials to utilize as a reference tool to complete future proposals or internal requests
Benefits
- health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) savings plan
- pension plan
- paid time off
- paid parental leave
- disability insurance
- supplemental life insurance
- employee assistance program
- paid holidays
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
