Proposal Production Manager - Remote

UnitedHealthcare; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Proposal Production Manager to lead the production and formatting of complex Medicaid proposals from RFP release to submission. You will establish trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating print vendors, the Proposal team, and leadership to ensure compliance and top-quality proposals.

You will drive end-to-end production across print and digital submissions, develop fillable PDFs, manage file workflows, and implement process

Qualifications

• 5+ years in deadline-driven environment with concurrent priorities.
• 5+ years of print or layout experience.
• 5+ years of project or process management experience.
• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including customization of Word templates or macros and document formatting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours as proposal schedule requires.
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that printed and digital proposal submissions for assigned RFPs are produced to the highest quality standards and delivered within deadlines
• Lead the end-to-end production process for printed and digital proposal submissions through various review cycles, including building files to RFP specifications, creating fillable PDFs, flattening PDFs, combining files, paginating, and redacting proprietary and confidential information as needed to ensure the production approach and process are tailored to the unique requirements of the assigned RFP
• Foster and maintain trusting relationships with outside vendors and key internal stakeholders who are involved in proposals
• Proactively participate in and lead ongoing, continuous production process improvement efforts, including incorporating AI, maintaining resources, tools, policies and procedures, and analyzing competitor bids to identify opportunities for improvement
• Delegate tasks to production team members as needed; this may include creating templates and formatting documents, managing and posting RFP files, coordinating printing and organizing final proposal proof, white glove reviews, and submission (digital or printed)

Skills

Deadline-driven

Print/Layout experience

Project management

Flexibility

Travel up to 10%

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Professional

MS Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint)

Job description

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people‑led, responsible AI whileCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

This Proposal Production Manager is responsible for leading the production and formatting of complex, large‑scale Medicaid proposals from Request for Proposal (RFP) release to proposal submission. The Production Manager will focus on establishing trusted relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including close collaboration with print vendors, Proposal team members, and leadership to ensure that proposals are submitted in compliance with the requirements of the RFP and produced to the highest quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure that printed and digital proposal submissions for assigned RFPs are produced to the highest quality standards and delivered within deadlines
• Lead the end‑to‑end production process for printed and digital proposal submissions through various review cycles, including building files to RFP specifications, creating fillable PDFs, flattening PDFs, combining files, paginating, and redacting proprietary and confidential information as needed to ensure the production approach and process are tailored to the unique requirements of the assigned RFP
• Foster and maintain trusting relationships with outside vendors and key internal stakeholders who are involved in proposals
• Proactively participate in and lead ongoing, continuous production process improvement efforts, including incorporating AI, maintaining resources, tools, policies and procedures, and analyzing competitor bids to identify opportunities for improvement
• Delegate tasks to production team members as needed; this may include creating templates and formatting documents, managing and posting RFP files, coordinating printing and organizing final proposal proof, white glove reviews, and submission (digital or printed)

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in deadline‑driven environment with concurrent priorities
• 5+ years of print or layout experience
• 5+ years of project or process management experience
• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including customization of Word templates or macros and document formatting skills
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours as proposal schedule requires
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of RFP experience
• 5+ years of Medicaid experience
• 508/WCAG compliance experience
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of health care by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.