The Proposal Writer will work as a key member of our sales and marketing team, leveraging inputs from our subject matter experts and other key contributors and reviewers across the organization. This individual will drive continuous improvements while managing the processes that generate our client-facing content (executive summaries, pricing proposals, RFI / RFP responses and supplemental materials).
Responsibilities:
Leadership for the document generation, modification and approvals processes. These documents are used to support sales opportunities for new and existing MHK clients. The ideal candidate can project manage the entire deliverable, within required timelines, for each opportunity with limited escalation support. Developing highly functional partnerships with multiple resources across the organization. The ideal candidate creates a positive experience and makes it easy to support their efforts, namely assigning and collecting timely, accurate inputs from across the organization. Drives process optimization, standardization, and scale in all workflows. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in decreasing de novo work while increasing our efficiency (as measured by reduced production, review and approval cycle times) for producing each type of document. Leveraging technology to validate existing, develop and routinely update our library of approved client-facing content. The ideal candidate will have experience with the setup and optimization of tools and technology specific to document production. We currently use Qvidian, SalesForce, MS-Word and MS-Teams (SharePoint). Learning our business, sales process and the documents required to support progression from stage to stage. The ideal candidate will be "dialed in", participating in key team meetings, opportunity review and planning sessions and will leverage the opportunity funnel to proactively schedule and execute all deliverables. Participate in client demos as necessary, ensuring that written proposals and client demos are in alignment Being attentive to detail and committed to generating high-quality work products. Provides proofreading, editing, formatting, and organizational support on all proposal deliverables to ensure error-free, high-quality content. Sharing metrics on process performance (volumes, cycle times and status in real time), the impact of improvements made and planned future process improvements. The ideal candidate will help us document and learn from decisions made to aid in establishing precedents, standard business terms and fallback positions. Assisting with other sales and marketing projects as needed.Experience Requirements:
Five (5) years relevant experience writing and editing proposals (healthcare, managed care or health insurance marketing or medical management proposal experience preferred). Experience with Qvidian Proposal software preferred. Project management mindset to drive efficiency throughout the overall Proposal process. Experience with cleaning and prepping a new library of content for proposals is a plus. Working effectively and independently with limited supervision. Demonstrating sound critical thinking and decision-making skills. Possessing excellent communication and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as the applications listed above). Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting all established deadlines and deliverables with quick turnarounds. Prior experience participating in client demonstrations (demos) is a plusEducation Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field required - will consider equivalent experience.Additional Requirements:
Occasional travel to support at client sites as necessary Occasional work onsite at Tampa office for collaboration as needed. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. MHK, part of the Hearst Health network, offers innovative, cloud-based technology that provides solutions designed to solve the most persistent challenges in health plan enrollment, billing, financial reconciliation and clinical care management. By bringing together vital member information and all functionalities into a single, member-centric platform, MHK helps health plans, PBMs, and provider organizations improve quality of care, increase operational efficiency, maximize revenue, and meet compliance demands.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION:
We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness through collaboration. We grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. We welcome the unique contributions and the different perspectives of a diverse team. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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Benefits Snapshot:
Medical, vision, and dental plans for full time employees 401(k) offered with a generous match Benefits begin on first day of the month following employment Exercise/Health Club reimbursement opportunity Monthly dependent care reimbursement opportunity Short Term and Long Term disability Basic Term Life and AD&D InsurancePaid Time Off
15 days Paid Time Off 13 Company Paid Holidays 3 Personal Days 2 Community Service days