Senior Proposal Strategy & Planning Consultant

Centene Management Company LLC; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work options

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Centene Management Company LLC is seeking a capable Proposal/Pre-Proposal Manager to drive the pre-proposal lifecycle, organize knowledge databases, and ensure high-quality deliverables for upcoming RFPs.

You will collaborate with health plans, BD, and cross-functional teams to develop strategy maps, capture plans, and executive briefings, while tracking progress and mitigating risks throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience with health plans, managing RFPs/grants, or managing complex projects.
• Experience with Medicaid programming and Medicaid RFPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the pre-proposal effort and handoff to the RFP team.
• Develop and maintain strategy maps, capture plans, win themes, and risk logs.
• Manage documents/tools and tailor them for specific upcoming RFPs.
• Coordinate with leaders and RFP team; track actions, decisions, risks, and status.

Skills

RFP management

Project management

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Communications/Public Administration/Healthcare Administration or related

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Purpose

Manage and support the pre-proposal effort through a handoff to the RFP team, including supporting strategy discussions and workgroups, developing a basic program catalog, and delivering a high-quality work product. Manage and organize Teams and/or other knowledge capture databases;, build, tailor, validate, and maintain pre-release RFP documents and tools, including a basic program catalog, white papers, and FAQs to prepare proposal response team for upcoming RFP; provide quality assurance over pre-release activities and documentation In collaboration with APP or PDC leadership, develop and maintain strategy maps, capture plans, win-theme inputs, competitive assessments, risk logs, and executive briefings to support the pre-proposal process and mitigate risk; manage documents/tools and update/tailor them as needed for specific upcoming RFPs Manage assigned projects that support the proposal development lifecycle, including tracking project status, leading workgroups, tracking action items and decisions, escalating unresolved issues and risks, gathering updates/information, interpreting information provided, and following through until project closure Support team-wide planning and pre-release meetings to identify differentiators, gaps, risks, proof points, and opportunities for innovation Support knowledge transfer and warm handoff to proposal lead; participate in proposal lessons learned discussion and relate results to proposal outcome and customer debrief information in coordination with assigned RFP team; contribute to continuous improvement of APP processes, templates, dashboards, and guidance Analyze health plan information, public data, enterprise data, prior RFPs, competitor information, and stakeholder input to produce actionable recommendations Collaborate with health plans, Business Development, and other functional areas for pre-release activities; and communicate (written and verbal) project status with assigned project team and leadership Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Education and Experience

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree degree in Business, Communications, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field or equivalent experience required 7+ years years of experience with health plans, managing RFPs/grants, or managing complex projects required Experience with Medicaid programming and Medicaid RFPs preferred Pay Range: $87,700.00 - $157,800.00 per year

Benefits

• 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.

Compensation Details

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Company Culture

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.