Proposal Manager

Date: Oct 31, 2024

Location:

Any city, TX, US, 99999

Req ID: 26613

Great companies need great teams to propel their operations. Join the group that solves business challenges and enhances the way we work and grow. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values your contributions and puts a premium on work flexibility, learning, and career development.

Summary

As a Proposal Manager at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Effectively plan, organize, and manage the proposal life cycle process. Review, analyze, and interpret key RFP requirements and identify issues or concerns that need resolution prior to submission of response.
Define document structure and create outlines, compliance matrices, storyboards, and other tools to assist writers in crafting a compelling proposal that meets the client’s requirements.
Develop schedules that incorporate client deadlines and accounts for all critical milestones of proposal development.
Facilitate review cycles for compliance and compelling value, including facilitation of color team reviews.
Review peer and own proposals to verify compliance with submission requirements. Confirm proposal is compelling and accurately describes solutions and strategies while ensuring the responses embody company win themes and key differentiators. Share findings that may impact the proposal response.
Demonstrate an understanding of business challenges within customer markets and how company technology-enabled business solutions can address those needs.
Oversee proposal team members and serve as the single point of contact for other support teams throughout proposal development.
Collaborate with senior management, subject matter experts, sales/marketing staff, and proposal leadership to meet deadlines in both initial submittals and follow-up as needed.
Track client changes to the RFP throughout the pursuit and compliance processes and communicate the information to the pursuit team.
Interface and coordinate with finance to verify pricing for proposal.
Work with Production Coordinator to produce printed materials and electronic media. Confirm that all production materials meet specifications outlined in RFP. Review shipping labels and package deliverables for shipping according to instructions in RFP.
Deliver a quality and complete proposal, on time while contributing to the proposal strategy that results in a high-scoring, compliant, and compelling proposal.
Ensure a proper close-down of the proposal process and standardized archival of client documents post-submission.
Assist other department staff as required based upon business needs.
Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Requirements

Strong project management and verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple deadlines and work well under extreme pressure.
Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members, prospective clients, and other diverse audiences.
Understanding of proposal/project management responsibility and follow through with objectives to meet all crucial deadlines.
Ability to articulate and present the business value of company solutions.
Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks, as well as represent them.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

BA or equivalent experience in Business Management, Communications, Journalism, or English
A minimum of 3 years’ experience with proposal or project management in a fast-paced, highly strategic, outcomes-oriented environment
APMP and PMP certifications are a plus
Experience with Medicaid FFS or State Governments is a plus

Computer Skills

Advanced proficiency in MS Office / Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Experience with Adobe Professional, Visio, Project, and RFPIO/Responsive is a plus.

What you should expect in this role

Fully remote (within the U.S.)
May require up to 10% travel
May require evening and weekend work

The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 11/29/2024

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The pay range for this position is $82,700.00 - $118,100.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.