Proposal Writer

Summary

Join the group that solves business challenges and enhances the way we work and grow. As a Proposal Writer 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.

Your role in our mission

• Analyze customer requests for proposal and information. Review and interpret key RFP requirements and identify issues or concerns that need resolution prior to submission of response.
• Write compelling proposal responses that accurately describe solutions, strategies, and vision while ensuring the responses embody company win themes and key differentiators.
• Collaborate with senior management, departmental experts, sales/marketing staff, and proposal leadership to implement edits and complete proposals.
• Proofread and perform quality assurance checks on all documents to ensure that proposals meet RFP requirements and accurately convey Gainwell’s strategy.
• Work with the sales organization, SMEs, and team leadership to meet deadlines in both initial submittals and follow-up as needed.
• Demonstrate an understanding of business challenges within customer markets and how company technology-enabled business solutions can address those needs.
• Create and maintain formal and informal networks, as well as represent them.
• Interface and coordinate with finance to verify pricing for proposal.
• Work with Production Coordinator to produce printed materials and electronic media.
• Share new or modified responses as they are developed and approved to maintain the proposal database.
• Aid other department staff as required based upon business needs.

What we're looking for

• Strong writing, editing, and verbal (including interviewing) 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.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• BA or equivalent experience in Communications, Journalism, or English
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in proposal or related business writing 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

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.