Proposal Writer, Optum Health - Remote

About the position

The Optum Health Proposal Writer plays a crucial role in the Growth Proposal Services team by collaborating with UnitedHealth Group partners to respond to requests for proposals (RFPs) in both commercial and public sector markets. This position involves reviewing RFPs to understand customer needs and developing high-quality proposals that are concise, complete, and clear. The role requires effective time and project management skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, emphasizing continuous communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities
• Write proposal responses for multiple markets by tailoring information from our content database and other company resources.
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• Partner with proposal team members to develop high-quality proposals that are responsive, accurate, concise, and strategic, aligning with Brand and proposal style guidelines.
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• Incorporate win themes, value propositions, benefits, differentiators, proof points, and opportunity information into proposal responses, executive summaries, and cover letters.
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• Work closely with sales, solution, and product partners to develop custom content.
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• Incorporate and unify feedback into drafts from many sources within established deadlines.
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• Develop relationships across multiple departments and senior management to foster collaboration, teamwork, and quality results.
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• Organize, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines across multiple proposals and projects.
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• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills by expressing complex solutions simply.
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• Balance independent and collaborative work with solid accountability.
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• Maintain product knowledge through trainings and self-led learning.
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• Escalate potential challenges in a timely and appropriate manner.
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• Participate in workgroups to drive continuous improvements.
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• Apply coaching feedback to continuously improve and develop within the role.

Requirements
• 3+ years of proposal writing experience, preferably in a complex organization.
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• Experience leading and speaking in large meetings with high-level staff.
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• Expert at proposal response development and customer-focused storytelling.
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• Demonstrates a natural command of language and understands AP Style guidelines.
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• Proven ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced, deadline-driven corporate environment.
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• Proven ability to work with minimal guidance on complex tasks within a defined proposal process.

Nice-to-haves
• APMP certification and/or participation in proposal industry groups.
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• Experience writing proposals within the health care and benefits industry.
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• Expertise navigating a content database to research common proposal questions.

Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package
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• Incentive and recognition programs
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• Equity stock purchase
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• 401k contribution

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