Lead Proposal Writer

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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 policies, examples, and reports into compelling narrative.
• Ensure responses comply with RFP requirements and drafting guides, and stay “on message” with identified win themes and key differentiators.
• Develop topic papers in assigned areas before RFP release to guide other writers on approach, tactics, and programs.
• Serve as the department’s SME for assigned functional areas by mastering key concepts and terminology.
• Provide backup support for department reporting, competitive intelligence, and project‑management activities as needed.
• Mentor departmental staff and assist in the development and review of RFP responses.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Health Care, or a related field.
• Over five years of proposal‑writing experience, preferably in Medicaid managed care.
• Experience managing proposals, marketing, technical, or contract writing is preferred.
• Clinical license (e.g., RN, LCSW) preferred.

Schedule

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required during peak RFP and re‑procurement periods.

Pay

Salary range: $87,700 – $157,800 per year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401(k) and stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays
• Flexible work arrangements (remote, hybrid, field, or office)
• Potential additional incentives and program‑eligible benefits