Manager Proposal Management

CVS Health Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Meritain Health, a CVS Health company, seeks an experienced Manager, Proposals to lead and quality‑check RFP responses, coordinating with Sales, Product, Operations and SMEs to clearly articulate Meritain Health’s capabilities and value proposition.

This role emphasizes content accuracy, compliance, and strategic positioning to win business and strengthen client relationships across health insurance solutions. Full‑time with benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in RFP writing, proposal development, and client management.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in the insurance industry, with knowledge of insurance products, processes, and client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and delivery of high‑quality proposal responses.
• Serve as final quality authority for RFPs and questionnaires for accuracy, compliance and strategic alignment.
• Partner with Sales, Product, Operations, and Subject Matter Experts to develop customer‑focused responses that differentiate Meritain Health.

Skills

RFP writing

Proposal development

Client management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Journalism, Communications, or related field

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

This is an individual contributor role. The Manager, Proposals is responsible for leading the development, review, and delivery of high-quality proposal responses that accurately represent Meritain Health’s capabilities, value proposition, and competitive advantages. This role serves as the final quality authority for Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and associated questionnaires, ensuring accuracy, consistency, compliance, and strategic alignment prior to submission. This position is focused on proposal excellence, response quality, and content consistency. The Manager, Proposals plays a critical role in shaping proposal strategy, strengthening competitive positioning, and influencing how Meritain Health presents its capabilities and solutions in the marketplace. This individual partners closely with Sales, Product, Operations, and Subject Matter Experts to develop compelling, customer-focused responses that differentiate Meritain Health and support business growth.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in RFP writing, proposal development, and client management, including developing client-facing proposals and managing client relationships.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in the insurance industry, with demonstrated knowledge of insurance products, processes, and client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hiring preference for candidates who are able to work East Coast business hours.
• 3–5 years of experience with Meritain Health, including experience supporting clients, navigating internal processes, and partnering across cross‑functional teams to meet business and client needs.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Journalism, Communications, or a related field, and/or equivalent relevant work experience.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is

$54,300.00 - $159,120.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/07/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.