Senior Proposal Writer

Job Description

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Position Summary

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Group Retiree Solutions (GRS) is a core component of the Aetna Medicare Organization. Our vision is to develop an industry-leading group retiree health care business by delivering unrivaled value to our plan sponsors and their members. We aspire to provide personalized, member-centric care that treats retirees like human beings during a sensitive chapter in their lives. We work as a strategic partner that is uniquely committed to helping our clients reach their benefit goals. Imagination, innovation, accountability and teamwork, with an emphasis on structure and process, drive us to deliver unparalleled results.

We are seeking a new colleague within the Retiree Market Sales Support (RMSS) team. This position is a key driver of additional Medicare Group Retiree growth opportunities as we partner with Sales, Underwriting, Product, Marketing and Commercial business partners in responding to new proposal requests. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of RFP, RFR and / or RFI responses for complex proposals, questionnaires and surveys. The position requires a hands-on approach to resolving proposal issues through project management, research, data gathering and analysis. The position requires a high degree of attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment. This role sits within a nimble team of professionals with a proven ability to meet aggressive turnaround times and manage multiple projects in tandem.

The Senior Proposal Analyst is responsible for:

• Developing customer-focused, strategically positioned proposal responses for the Medicare Group Retiree business
• Applying in-depth knowledge of the Proposal field to offer feedback for decisions and innovation strategies that enhance organizational growth
• Gathering information from relevant systems to complete increasingly challenging requests for proposals including financials, network and access data, product and benefit solutions, STARs and clinical information and sample materials
• Customizing questionnaire responses based on case-specific quote strategies and customer priorities
• Conducting thorough research to create questionnaire responses where a standard response does not exist
• Writing and editing in accordance with company brand standards, plain language and internal style guide standards while applying research and data gathering skills
• Interpreting and understanding the needs of the customer
• Collaborating with other team members to create a compelling, well-articulated value proposition that aligns Aetna’s products and programs with the customer’s strategy
• Utilizing the proposal database and established department workflows to respond to questionnaires or ad hoc proposal requests
• Project management accountability ensuring the quality and timeliness of publishes responses
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with our field organization and subject matter experts
• Applying the principles of grammar, mechanics and spelling in written work
• Assisting with the development and implementation of results-based programs and innovative initiatives for the RMSS area, under general supervision​

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with writing and managing proposals or project management
• 3-5 years General understanding or experience with the healthcare industry, health insurance and / or Medicare
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g.; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• ​Must be organized and efficient, detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and negotiate across the business

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Loopio or other procurement tools

Education

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is: $60,522.80 – $129,600.00.

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit jobs.CVSHealth.com/benefits

CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated. 

You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.

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