Director, Proposal Development

Centene Corporation

. Oversee the entire proposal effort, including development of win themes and delivery of high quality work product within imposed deadlines .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $134,600 - $249,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal development, project management, and analytical review of RFPs, ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective communication with stakeholders. Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and maintain consistency across proposals.

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Proposal Development LeadershipProject ManagementAnalytical Review of RFPsQuality AssuranceProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingProject Control DocumentsCompliance MatricesWin Themes DevelopmentOperational Requirements Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipCollaborationFeedback ManagementContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Proposal PlansTimelinesPerformance Metrics Monitoring

Industry Keywords

Health PlanSpecialty CompanyRFPProposal ProcessStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the entire proposal effort, including development of win themes and delivery of high quality work product within imposed deadlines
Serve as liaison between the Proposal Development Center, Functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Implementation teams
Oversee the proposal process, including management of multiple projects
Perform analytical review of RFPs to identify and capture operational requirements and communicate them to relevant business areas
Conduct initial planning with senior management to analyze potential win themes and overall approach
Drive team-wide planning and kickoff meetings to develop and communicate key win themes and risks
Create detailed project control documents and tools, including proposal plans, timelines, and compliance matrices
Ensure consistency across proposals and clarify functional ownership and handoffs
Write and edit corporate organization, history, qualifications, executive summary, and other sections with SMEs
Maintain awareness of Health Plan and Specialty Company proposal efforts and coordinate with SMEs to ensure consistent corporate messaging
Provide quality assurance over the production process and delivery plan
Lead proposal reviews and capture feedback to ensure issues are addressed and resolved
Coordinate proposal lessons-learned discussions and relate results to proposal outcomes and customer debrief information
Drive continuous process improvement, including monitoring key performance metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
7+ years of leading proposal development and response or experience managing large, complex written documents, such as grant requests or sales proposals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation