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Change Healthcare Proposal Writer in Topeka, Kansas
Proposal Writer
Overview of Position
The Proposal Writer is responsible for managing the procurement response process, writing, and editing RFP and RFI responses to Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quote (RFQ), Requests for Bid (RFB), and unsolicited proposals for assigned solution areas.
Location: Remote/Telecommuter position but will work from the Eastern Time Zone.
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?
RFP Management
Create and manage the RFP schedule for deliverables (milestone table) & upkeep throughout the process including action items and risk mitigation
Schedule and manage appropriate calls, kickoff, daily standups, strategy call, requirements. To include but not limited to; stakeholder management, flow of call, control of the call’s agenda, pivot discussion as appropriate to the conversation and goal of the meeting
Educate SMEs on RFP documentation line-up and utilization
Proposal Team Quality Assurance checks and feedback through the RFP lifecycle
Lead Meetings with Pharmacy Benefit Solutions (PBS) RFP Stakeholders
Utilizing the standard agenda templates per call topic, schedule, lead and manage calls toward meeting output goals and information sharing with SMEs
Share appropriate and correct information with RFP SMEs to provide RFP education and understanding through all required meetings
Manage the active RFP’s within RFPIO
Track response % to assigned requirements
Review assigned requirements for ownership and reassignment, giving accurate feedback prior to the Proposal team sending the Shredded documents to SMEs
Review, select library response, or write response
RFP Finalization
Creates and manipulates graphics, such as workflows, Personal Health Information (PHI) redaction, Org. Charts, and screen captures
Validate all questions are answered
Edit wording and grammar to align with the established "voice" of the proposal
Documentation Management
Makes formatting and general grammar edits to a variety of templates, operational procedures, and manuals for a wide range of uses while maintaining corporate and business standards
Utilize approved Document and Graphic Management Software to revise or create documents
Work with SMEs to establish accurate verbiage of RFP
Library Management
Ensure all library responses are written in the same voice
Ensure outdated library data is removed
Quality Reviews and Reporting
Complete all quality checks throughout the RFP lifecycle and document actionable feedback
Complete a Quality Report for all checkpoints of all RFP’s and summarize feedback within 48 hours of the checkpoint date
What are the requirements needed for this position?
5+ + years of proposal writing experience
Expert writing, editing, and interviewing skills
In depth knowledge of proposal/project/management responsibility and follow through with objectives to meet all crucial deadlines
Ability to hold team members accountable to the deadlines of the proposal process
Ability to manage and meet/handle multiple deadlines with minimal supervision
Ability to deliver quality through a high-pressure process
Expert level oral and written communication skills
Expertise in MS Office/Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in English, Philosophy, History, or Communications Preferred; or 7+ years of equivalent combination of education and experience the Healthcare industry or Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) experience preferred.
Experience in a high-volume Proposal Center environment is a plus
Visio and MS Project experience is a plus
What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job?
General office demandsHow much should I expect to travel?
This position may require up to 25% overnight travel. Employees in roles that require travel will need to be able to qualify for a company credit card or be able to use their own personal credit card for travel expenses and submit for reimbursement.
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COVID Vaccination Requirements
We remain committed to doing our part to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our team members and our communities. As such, we require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment and we may require periodic testing for certain roles. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. Change Healthcare adheres to COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Change Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or veteran status. To read more about employment discrimination protections under federal law, read EEO is the Law at https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster and the supplemental information at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf.
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Change Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicant will reveive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or veteran status.