Health Care Service Corporation

Sr Proposal Writer

Health Care Service Corporation$61K — $136K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field plus 3 years of proposal management experience in public sector, or 7 years of proposal writing experience
  • Proven experience leading complex RFPs for large, national clients
  • Expertise in swiftly analyzing RFP documents to extract critical information
  • History of crafting tailored, customized proposal responses for clients
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Ability to independently lead multiple RFPs/projects from start to finish
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the writing and management of complex RFPs, ensuring high-quality service
  • Resolve issues and concerns during the RFP process with complete follow-through
  • Coordinate multiple projects independently while adhering to customer specifications
  • Create and support the development of pricing and standard program proposals
  • Assist in maintaining proposal-ready information for future documents
  • Collaborate with the Proposal Content Administrator to enhance proposal materials
  • Interface with various departments to gather necessary information for proposals.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits
  • 401(k) savings and pension plans
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Disability and supplemental life insurance
  • Employee assistance programs and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Annual incentive bonus plan.
Full Job Description
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.


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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 plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Base Pay Range
$61,500.00 - $136,100.00

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

About Health Care Service Corporation

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the United States. HCSC offers a wide variety of health insurance products and related services, through its operating divisions and subsidiaries in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. HCSC's headquarters is located in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Health Care Service Corporation
Size
24,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1936

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