Proposal Development Specialist II (Remote) -id-119

Job Description

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

The role of the Proposal Development Specialist II is to develop and deliver on-time, high-quality proposal responses to sales bids. As part of the Proposal Development Team, this role works in collaboration with the appropriate personnel throughout the organization in the preparation of standard proposal templates and responses to formal bids (RFI/RFP) and related tasks. Responsible for producing compliant, winning proposals that are clear and responsive to RFP/RFI requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Review (RFPs/RFIs) and other solicitation documents to determine proposal requirements and prepare draft and create final responses. Ensure all documents are in compliance with bid requirements.
  • Develop, coordinate and monitor schedules. Creation and communication of deadlines and timelines for response documents.
  • Work collaboratively with subject matter experts across all areas and levels of the organization, as well as geographically diverse teams.
  • Maintain up to date working knowledge of all aspects of the business including mission, functionality of services offered, and industry trends to apply to proposals, ensuring success.
  • Writing, editing and proofreading of proposal documentation and data entry into Salesforce/CRM.
  • Support the development and maintenance of sales enablement resources (e.g., both standard and custom proposal content, proposal templates, etc.) and maintain related software systems in use by the team (e.g., proposal management software, Salesforce, SharePoint, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 3 years in developing and producing effective sales-oriented proposals and technical response documents.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A strong CareFirst product, contract knowledge, organization structure, departments and business operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills working with geographically dispersed staff, with a highly tuned sense of urgency.
  • Proven ability to manage workload including communicating effectively when additional team resources are needed to meet demands.
  • Demonstrated high attention to detail.
  • Adaptable communication style to work with all levels of colleagues across the organization.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skill and training, including grammar, style, spelling, punctuation and proofreading skills. Familiar with writing style guides and formats.

Salary Range: $59,040 - $117,260

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilites of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

Business Development

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Where To Apply

Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.
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