Senior Proposal Writer

Health Care Service Corporation

. Write and lead activities associated with large, national Requests for Proposals .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $69,800 - $125,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and producing high-quality proposals for national and public sector RFPs, with strong project management and communication skills. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing proposal management software to enhance proposal processes.

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Proposal Management ExperienceRFP Analysis and DevelopmentProject Management SkillsStrong Written and Oral CommunicationAPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingRFP AnalysisProject ManagementContent ConceptualizationProposal Customization

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationMentoringOrganizational SkillsCreative Writing

Tools & Technologies

ResponsiveLoopioQvidianMicrosoft Products

Certifications & Qualifications

APMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProposalsPublic Sector RFPsNational Employer GroupsProposal Automation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write and lead activities associated with large, national Requests for Proposals
Produce high-quality proposals for new and existing business opportunities under strict deadlines
Collaborate with Sales, Account Management, Underwriting, and internal stakeholders on proposal strategy and competitive positioning
Analyze RFPs, requirements, statements of work, terms and conditions, definitions, and submission instructions
Write, edit, organize, package, proofread, and quality-assure proposal responses
Coordinate assigned projects independently according to detailed customer specifications
Assist with pricing proposals, standard program proposals, and ad hoc sales-cycle documents
Maintain proposal-ready response materials, Responsive library content, and templates
Support Sales and Account Management with product, process, and administrative-policy questions
Lead or participate in resolution of RFP and proposal-process issues
Interview subject matter experts to ensure response accuracy and completeness
Provide writing and draft-review support for proposals and sales presentations
Improve proposal-cycle processes and distribute process-improvement information
Interact with technical staff, executives, customers, and other organizational stakeholders
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Mentor, train, and assist junior Proposal Writers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’ degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 5 years of proposal management experience specifically in the national/major or public sector OR 9 years of proposal writing / management experience specifically in the national/major or public sector
Demonstrated experience in leading high-profile, highly complex RFPs for large, national employer groups
Proficiency in quickly reviewing and analyzing proposal solicitations and related documents
Experience autonomously leading and developing highly customized proposal responses tailored to the client
Ability to conceptualize content, gather information/data and key messages, establish positioning, and articulate content in a single tone and consistent tense
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and cross-functionally
Ability to lead the proposal process from beginning to end while managing multiple RFPs/projects simultaneously
PC skills and experience with Microsoft products
Verbal and written communication skills to complete Requests for Proposals and coordinate activities with many departments
Ability to incorporate layman terms in proposals
Demonstrated project management, organizing, planning, and scheduling skills
Demonstrated creative and business writing skills
Experience and skills with proposal management and automation software such as Responsive, Loopio, and Qvidian (preferred)
Extensive proposal writing experience in healthcare, such as health plans, PBM, or related industries (preferred)
APMP certification (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers
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
Other incentives
Annual incentive bonus plan