Proposal Development Writer II

Centene Corp.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Flexible work arrangements: remote/hyb

Job summary

Centene Corporation is seeking a professional to analyze and develop responses to RFPs for re-procurements and new business opportunities. The role involves coordinating with internal SMEs to craft narratives, gather exhibits, and ensure compliance with RFP requirements.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 3+ years in managed care operations, particularly in RFP response development, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of managed care operations experience, preferably in technical RFP response development or healthcare.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop and write responses to RFPs.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to gather exhibits and reports.
• Conduct first-level internal quality review for compliance and messaging.
• Support project management activities and RFP transition documentation.

Skills

Proposal writing

Communications

Quality review

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Purpose: Analyze and develop responses to the organization's request for proposals (RFPs) for re-procurements and new business opportunities.

KEY DETAILS: Proposal writing experience within the Medicaid managed care industry is highly preferred. Evening and weekend work may be needed during peak RFP periods.

• Develop and write responses to RFPs
• Work closely with internal functional area subject matters experts to develop response narratives and gather forms, exhibits and reports
• Conduct first level internal quality review of proposal responses related to compliance with RFP requirements, Drafting Guides, and whether response is on message with the win strategy and themes
• Provide support for project management activities, including but not limited to CNET team site development and maintenance, template creation, narrative tracking and formatting
• Develop RFP transition documentation that will improve overall quality of business implementation

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. 3+ years of managed care operations experience, preferably in technical RFP response development or healthcare. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Visio and Power Point. Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 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