Proposal Writer

Role Description

Navitus Health Solutions is seeking a Proposal Analyst to join our team! The Proposal Analyst role is critical to the client acquisition and retention efforts of Navitus Health Solutions. This position works cross-functionally at a variety of levels to maximize sales and retention through the timely creation and management of competitive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other sales related documents for a variety of audiences. The Proposal Analyst ensures agreed upon strategies are incorporated into persuasive, compelling, and customer-focused proposals. This position ensures the timely completion of a project in accordance with defined project management processes and quality standards. The Proposal Analyst reports to the Manager or Sr. Manager, Proposals and interfaces with various individuals throughout the organization. This position requires strong project and time management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support Navitus' client acquisition and retention efforts by drafting responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other sales-related documents for a variety of client audiences.
• Sales support activities can include project coordination (e.g., planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordination), follow-up correspondence, and reporting.
• Utilize expert-level editorial, grammatical, and writing skills to ensure all written deliverables follow and demonstrate tactical, strategic, financial, and sales-capture decisions.
• Proficiently understand and continuously develop knowledge of business units target markets and trends in those markets and how the products and services are/or may be utilized in the target markets.
• Utilize strong project management skills to initiate, collect and deliver on analytical tasks in collaboration with cross-functional SMEs.
• Demonstrate an attention to detail and strong time management skills by developing and adhering to stringent timelines.
• Support proposal content management and department processes to keep materials current and competitive.
• Contribute to the department goal of improved efficiency and effectiveness, including identifying and providing insights into streamlining departmental processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, Journalism, or a Communications-related field, and/or commensurate proposal management experience required.
• A minimum combination of two years’ experience for the following:
  • Writing creative, concise, strategically correct, and persuasive proposals (writing samples and writing test required).
  • Developing and implementing complex winning business strategies, while incorporating a consultative-sales approach.
  • Delivering quality outputs in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment where tight time frames and strict deadlines are the norm.
  • Strategic proposal content development and project management experience or similar related experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products at the advanced level.
• Participate in, adhere to, and support compliance program objectives.
• The ability to consistently interact cooperatively and respectfully with other employees.

Requirements

• Strong project and time management skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Top of the industry benefits for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 20 days paid time off.
• 4 weeks paid parental leave.
• 9 paid holidays.
• 401K company match of up to 5% - No vesting requirement.
• Adoption Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Educational Assistance Plan and Professional Membership assistance.
• Referral Bonus Program – up to $750!