Sr Proposal Writer

HCSC Group; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation seeks an experienced proposal professional to write and lead activities for complex RFPs under tight deadlines. The role requires coordinating multiple departments and ensuring detailed customer specifications are met.

The ideal candidate will manage the proposal process end-to-end, extract key insights from solicitations, and tailor responses for national/major client groups while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field; 3 years of proposal management experience or 7 years of proposal writing experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex RFPs for large, national employer groups.
• Must review solicitations and extract pertinent information for proposals.
• Experience supporting highly customized proposal responses for clients.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Write and lead activities for complex RFPs under strict deadlines.
• Participate in resolving issues in the RFP process with follow-through.
• Coordinate projects independently with detailed customer specifications.
• Assist internal departments in creating pricing proposals and ad hoc documents.
• Support the Proposal Content Administrator with proposal-ready materials.

Skills

Proposal leadership

Project management

Client communications

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Solicitation analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Qorus

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for writing and leading the activities associated with complex Request for Proposal (RFPs) ensuring the highest quality of service is provided while remaining consistent with the Company's policies, procedures and philosophies – all under strict deadlines. Participate in the activities involved in the resolution of issues or concerns associated with the RFP process ensuring follow-through to resolution. Coordinate assigned projects independently and with strict adherence to detailed customer specifications. Assist internal departments in creating additional documents, including pricing proposals, standard program proposals and ad hoc documents when needed to support the sales cycle. Support the Proposal Content Administrator in developing and maintaining proposal-ready response information materials to utilize as a reference tool to complete future proposals or internal requests.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 3 years of proposal management experience specifically in the national/major or public sector OR 7 years of proposal writing experience

• Demonstrated experience in leading complex RFPs for large, national employer groups.

• Must be proficient in quickly reviewing and analyzing proposal solicitations and related documents to pull out all pertinent information

• Demonstrated experience supporting highly customized proposal responses tailored to the client.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with ability to interface and work effectively as part of a team and cross-functionally.

• Demonstrated ability to autonomously lead the proposal process from beginning to end, while working multiple RFPs/projects simultaneously

• PC skills and experience in Microsoft products.

• Verbal and written communication skills to complete Response for Proposals, coordinate activities with many departments, and incorporate layman terms in the proposal.

• Demonstrated project management, organizing, planning and scheduling.

• Demonstrated creative and business writing skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience and skills with proposal automation software such as Qorus.
• Proposal writing experience in the commercial, healthcare industry.

Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range

$61,500.00 - $136,100.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.