Resp & Qualifications
Although this position is REMOTE, candidates must live in the MD, DC or VA area in order to travel into the offices on occasion.
PURPOSE: The Proposal Development Specialist II is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality, on-time proposal responses to sales bids. As a key member of the Proposal Development Team, this role collaborates with various personnel across the organization to prepare standard proposal templates and responses to formal bids (RFI/RFP) and related tasks. The specialist ensures the production of compliant, winning proposals that are clear and responsive to RFP/RFI requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Proposal Review and Preparation: Analyze RFPs/RFIs and other solicitation documents to determine proposal requirements, prepare drafts, and create final responses. Ensure all documents comply with bid requirements.
Schedule Management: Develop, coordinate, and monitor schedules, creating and communicating deadlines and timelines for response documents.
Collaborative Work: Work collaboratively with subject matter experts across all areas and levels of the organization, including geographically diverse teams.
Business Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of the business, including mission, services offered, and industry trends, to apply to proposals and ensure success.
Documentation: Write, edit, and proofread proposal documentation and enter data into Salesforce/CRM.
Sales Enablement Support: Support the development and maintenance of sales enablement resources (e.g., standard and custom proposal content, proposal templates) and maintain related software systems (e.g., proposal management software, Salesforce, SharePoint).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.
Experience:
- 3 years of experience in developing and producing effective sales-oriented proposals and technical response documents.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):
Time Management: Excellent time management and organizational skills, especially when working with geographically dispersed staff, with a strong sense of urgency.
Workload Management: Proven ability to manage workload effectively, including communicating when additional team resources are needed to meet demands.
Attention to Detail: Demonstrated high attention to detail.
Communication: Adaptable communication style to work with colleagues at all levels across the organization.
Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including grammar, style, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading. Familiarity 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
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.
Sponsorship in US
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.
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