Sr RFP Specialist

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end development of complex and strategic request-for-proposal responses, including requirements analysis, content development, compliance checks, and final submission.
• Partner with Sales and Commercial Operations to develop proposal strategies, win themes, and value messaging aligned to customer needs and competitive positioning.
• Cook up cross-functional contributions (Product, Legal, Finance, Security, and Operations) to gather inputs, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain and continuously improve proposal content libraries, templates, and standard responses to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure proposals comply with contractual, regulatory, and customer requirements, escalating risks or deviations as appropriate.
• Track and report proposal activity, outcomes, and lessons learned to inform continuous improvement of the RFP process.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years of experience leading complex RFP or proposal responses required
• Demonstrated success improving proposal quality and win rates required
• Experience in healthcare or regulated industries preferred
• Advanced knowledge of request-for-proposal processes, compliance requirements, and proposal best practices
• Strong writing, editing, and project management skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, persuasive responses
• Ability to work independently to solve complex proposal related challenges, manage multiple deadlines, and influence cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority
• Ability to effectively coordinate cross-functional inputs in a fast paced sales environment

Benefits

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement