Remote Senior Proposal Strategist

UnitedHealth Group; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Senior Strategic Writer to elevate Medicaid bid responses and drive winning submissions. You will own complex RFP writing, align content across health plan functions, and ensure compliant, high-impact proposals. Remote work is supported across the U.S.

with cross-functional collaboration and AI-assisted writing. The role focuses on strategic messaging, bid strategy, and high-quality content across multiple content areas, shaping outcomes for Medicaid programs and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Medicaid experience.
• 5+ years of RFP management or writing.
• 3+ years writing to Provider Network responses.
• 5+ years of project management in fast-paced environments.
• Experience incorporating client vision into proposals.
• Strong writing experience with content and organization.
• Experience in a large matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Intermediate proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
• Proficient with generative AI tools to support research and drafting.
• Able to navigate conflicts and build credibility with varied stakeholders.
• Maintains composure under pressure and drives results amidst change.

Responsibilities

• Continually deepen subject matter expertise across functions and populations to strengthen bid strategy.
• Define bid-specific writing strategy including care model, provider network, population needs and messaging.
• Identify content gaps and partner with teams to develop solutions and proof points.
• Analyze competitor responses and proposal performance to improve future submissions.
• Apply national strategies and value propositions to responses based on RFPs and customer needs.
• Develop pre-bid materials with solution information and strategic messaging.
• Partner to develop bid-specific AI tools and guidance for consistent messaging.
• Prepare writers on bid strategy and differentiators before and during development.
• Serve as assigned writer for complex, high-priority questions requiring synthesis.
• Conduct strategic writing and quality reviews at bid milestones.

Skills

Medicaid experience

RFP writing

Provider Network writing

Project management

Client vision to proposals

Strong writing skills

Matrix organization experience

Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Outlook/Exce

Generative AI tools for writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Decision making under ambiguity

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Senior Strategic Writer to elevate Medicaid bid responses and drive winning submissions. You will own complex RFP writing, align content across health plan functions, and ensure compliant, high-impact proposals. Remote work is supported across the U.S.

with cross-functional collaboration and AI-assisted writing. The role focuses on strategic messaging, bid strategy, and high-quality content across multiple content areas, shaping outcomes for Medicaid programs and