Proposal Writer

Responsibilities

• Track and monitor correctional healthcare RFP releases, ensuring company consideration of new business opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and marketing materials, working with cross-functional teams to gather technical data and compose content.
• Draft proposal templates from client RFPs, ensuring alignment with requirements.
• Manage communication with agencies during the proposal process, including submitting questions and addressing clarifications.
• Produce and maintain proposal-related documents, including covers, table of contents, appendices, and resumes, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and formatted correctly.
• Maintain a library of reusable proposal materials, migrating content between the library and active proposals.
• Track proposal and past-performance activities using a master spreadsheet.
• Ensure proposal documents are formatted and proofed, including copyediting and ensuring the content is error-free and professionally presented.
• Absorb and maintain proposal calendar, ensuring deadlines are met and all activities are tracked.
• Evaluate and summarize RFPs, assisting in the company’s decision to submit a proposal.
• Research business development opportunities, track RFPs and assist in identifying new prospects for growth.
• Maintain record of each RFP opportunity and submission in Salesforce.
• Conduct research on client health needs, including industry trends and community resources, to inform proposal content.
• Review and understand client challenges, such as consent decrees and legal actions that may affect healthcare service delivery.
• Assist with special projects and content development as needed.
• Cook up and coordinate attendance for pre-bid conferences and support MEDIKO’s participation in industry events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Human Resources, Finance, Sales, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related discipline) from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in the specific functional area (e.g., Proposal Writing, HR, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Operations, etc.).
• Experience in healthcare, correctional healthcare, or a regulated industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in applying function-specific skills (e.g., proposal writing, employee relations for HR, financial reporting for Finance, or sales strategy for Sales) is required.
• Knowledge of relevant industry-specific regulations, compliance standards, and best practices may be required, particularly for roles in highly regulated functions like HR and Finance.
• Relevant industry certifications based on the role (e.g., CCHP, PHR, SHRM-CP, CPA, etc.).
• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved), if role is located in a correctional facility.