Proposal Development Writer II

Centene Management Company LLC; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Management Company LLC in Missouri seeks a Proposal Writer to develop responses to RFPs for re-procurements and new business opportunities. The role partners with internal SMEs to craft narratives, gather exhibits, and ensure compliance with win strategies.

Experience in Medicaid managed care RFPs is highly preferred and occasional evening/weekend work may be required during peak periods. Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in managed care operations are expected, with proficiency in Word,

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, including Word, Excel, Visio and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop responses to RFPs for re-procurements and new business opportunities.
• Develop and write responses to RFPs, partnering with SMEs to craft narratives and gather exhibits.
• Conduct first level internal quality review for compliance with RFP requirements and win themes.
• Support project management activities, including site development, templates, narrative tracking and formatting.
• Develop RFP transition documentation to improve overall quality of business implementation.

Skills

Proposal writing

RFP response

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

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.

Thanks for your interest in Centene and its subsidiary companies. We’re so glad that you’ve decided to fill out an application and take the next step to find your purpose. Also, we’re here to help support you on your candidate journey. Should you need an accommodation, please email [e-mail]. Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives. We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.