Manager, Proposal Development

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

Job summary

Centene Corp. is seeking a senior professional to lead the proposal development efforts for our nationwide team.

This remote role requires coordinating cross-functional input, reviewing RFPs/RFIs, and delivering high-quality responses within deadlines across the US. You will manage win themes, develop content, and oversee the delivery process with business leads, ensuring rigorous QA while collaborating with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of proposal development or related experience.
• Previous experience as a lead in a functional area, managing cross functional teams on large scale projects or supervisory experience including hiring, training, assigning work and managing the performance of staff. Healthcare industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, organize and facilitate all proposal responses.
• Review RFP/RFI and participate in recommendations for potential differentiators, win themes and response content.
• Prepare and manage project management tools.
• Coordinate the production process and delivery plan in conjunction with the business lead.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to perform advance market research and analyze collected information for use in responses.
• Coordinate with the proposal coordinator in data entry, formatting, proofreading, copy editing and quality assurance.

Skills

Proposal development

RFP/RFI analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

This is a fully remote position and can be located anywhere in the US.

Position Purpose:

Manage the proposal effort, including the development of win themes and delivery of a high-quality work product within the imposed deadlines.

Key Details

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT.

• Manage, organize and facilitate the all proposal responses
• Review RFP/RFI and participate in recommendations for potential company differentiators, win themes and response content
• Prepare and manage project management tools
• Coordinate the production process and delivery plan in conjunction with the business lead
• Collaborate with various cross-functional departments to perform advance market research and analyze collected information for use in responses
• Coordinate with the proposal coordinator in the performance of necessary data entry, formatting, proofreading, copy editing and quality assurance.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, related field or equivalent experience. 6+ years of proposal development or related experience. Previous experience as a lead in a functional area, managing cross functional teams on large scale projects or supervisory experience including hiring, training, assigning work and managing the performance of staff. Healthcare industry experience preferred.

For Health Net of California Commercial Team only:

Position has oversight of resources and processes supporting Sales Communication related activities. 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, and 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