Proposal Production Manager - Remote

UnitedHealthcare; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; 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 build strong relationships with print vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant, high-quality deliverables.

The role supports remote work from anywhere in the U.S., with occasional travel up to 10% as proposal schedules require.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in deadline-driven environments with multiple priorities.
• 5+ years of RFP experience across Medicaid programs.
• 5+ years of Medicaid-related production, formatting or submission work.
• 5+ years of print or layout work supporting proposals and documents.
• 5+ years of project or process management responsibilities.
• Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with template/macros skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro for document handling and security.
• Willing to travel up to 10% as required by proposal schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production and formatting of complex Medicaid proposals from RFP release to submission.
• Manage relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to meet RFP specs and quality standards.
• Oversee build, fillable PDFs, flattening, pagination and redaction as needed.
• Drive continuous production process improvements, including AI integrations and policy updates.
• Delegate tasks to the production team and coordinate printing or digital submission.

Skills

Deadline-driven

RFP experience

Medicaid experience

Print and layout experience

Project or process management

MS Office proficiency

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Travel flexibility

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Proposal Production Manager - Remote (2389037)

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 while Caring. 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.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

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)

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in deadline-driven environment with concurrent priorities
• 5+ years of RFP experience
• 5+ years of Medicaid experience
• 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
• Proven ability to work flexible and extended hours as proposal schedule requires
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualification:

• 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 - $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 healthcare 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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.