Lead Proposal Writer

Centene Corporation; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K & stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Flexible work arrangements (remote/hyb

Flexible work arrangements (remote/hyb

Job summary

Centene Corporation in the United States is seeking a seasoned RFP writer to develop written responses for complex Medicaid proposals, supporting growth and expansion goals. The role involves coordinating with internal SMEs, ensuring on-message narratives, and mentoring staff to strengthen proposal quality.

Evening/weekend peak periods may occur, with flexible remote/hybrid options and a focus on compliant, winning submissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Health Care, or related field.
• 5+ years of Medicaid proposal writing experience.
• Experience managing proposals, marketing, or contract writing.

Responsibilities

• Project manage and respond to assigned high-scoring RFP questions in support of new business and renewal procurement
• Partners with internal functional area SMEs to translate policies into compelling narrative
• Ensure responses comply with RFP requirements and win themes
• Develop topic papers in assigned areas ahead of RFP release
• Serve as the department’s SME for assigned areas
• Provide backup support for department reporting, competitive intelligence, and project management
• Mentor departmental staff and assist in development of RFP responses and reviews
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

RFP proposal writing

Project management

Narrative development

Stakeholder coordination

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Health Care, or related field

Job description

Position Purpose: Develop written responses to complex, high-scoring Medicaid Request for Proposal (RFP) section supporting the company's growth and expansion goals.
Key Details: Occasional evening and weekend work may be required during peak RFP and re-procurement periods. Clinical healthcare experience and strong Medicaid proposal writing skills are preferred.

• 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

Education/Experience: 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.
Licenses
Clinical license (e.g., RN, LCSW) preferred
Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 per year
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.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• competitive pay
• health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off plus holidays
• a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act