[Hiring] Lead Proposal Writer @Centene Corporation

Role Description

Develop written responses to complex, high-scoring Medicaid Request for Proposal (RFP) section supporting the company's growth and expansion goals.

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required during peak RFP and re-procurement periods.
• Clinical healthcare experience and strong Medicaid proposal writing skills are preferred.
• Project manage and respond to assigned high-scoring RFP questions in support of new business and renewal procurement.
• Partner with internal functional area Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to translate SME-provided policies, examples, and reports into compelling narrative.
• Ensure responses to assigned RFP questions comply with RFP requirements and drafting guides, and are 'on message' with identified win themes and key differentiators.
• Develop topic papers in assigned areas in advance of RFP release to help other writers understand topic, approach, and associated tactics and programs.
• Serve as the department’s SME for assigned functional areas by understanding key concepts and terms under that discipline.
• Provide backup support for department reporting, competitive intelligence, and project management activities as needed.
• Mentor departmental staff and assist in the development of RFP responses and reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Health Care, or related field.
• Over five years of proposal writing experience, preferably in Medicaid managed care.
• Experience managing proposals, marketing, technical or contract writing experience preferred.

Requirements

• Clinical license (e.g., RN, LCSW) preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Health insurance.
• 401K and stock purchase plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off plus holidays.
• Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules.
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.
• Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
• Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.