Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gainwell Technologies is a company focused on improving healthcare solutions through technology. As a Proposal Writer, you will analyze RFPs, create compelling responses, and collaborate with various teams to ensure proposals meet client needs and company standards.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Develop proposal attachments, such as forms, report packages, flowcharts, implementation schedules, and sample communication materials, as required
- 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
- Assist other department staff as required based upon business needs
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- 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
- Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks, as well as represent them
- 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
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office / Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- APMP and PMP certifications are a plus
- Experience with Medicaid FFS or State Governments is a plus
- Experience with Adobe Professional, Visio, Project, and RFPIO/Responsive is a plus
Benefits
- Generous, flexible vacation policy
- A 401(k) employer match
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Educational assistance
- A variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities
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