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Position Summary
At Aetna®, part of CVS Health, we proudly serve more than 26 million medical members through our broad range of health plan offerings. We're committed to delivering a simpler, more meaningful, and personal health care experience to each of them.
As a Medicaid Proposal Writer, you will play a critical role in the quality of our RFP responses and the efficiency of the whole team. As the Proposal Writer, you will continuously strive to increase your knowledge of Aetna Medicaid, products offered, and industry best practices to develop thoughtful, strategic, compliant responses to RFPs/RFIs.
This role is a work from home opportunity, which can be based anywhere in the United States.
Job Responsibilities:
Work on writing assignments varying in length and detail supporting strategic, functional, and operational topics across the entire proposal
Collaborate with Capture and Proposal Managers, Proposal Directors, and Subject Matter Experts to outline and prepare final proposal responses
Analyze proposal sections and content development to identify connections, ensure alignment, and support a cohesive overall narrative
Interviews with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify and collect pertinent information for compliant and compelling responses, update resumes, write past performances, and develop other proposal responses. Leverage past proposals or the proposal library to establish a first draft
Conducts qualitative and quantitative research and analyze data to help formulate new content focused on client solutions that highlight company differentiation, innovation, and operational strategies
Collaborate with Graphic Designers on proposal graphics and visual storytelling
Actively participate in proposal meetings, color team reviews, and varying status meetings through the entire proposal process as defined by the proposal timelines
Develop a proposal response that aligns with internal quality standards, bid guidance and adheres to proposal requirements in a compliant and compelling manner
Develop creative strategies that effectively articulate customer needs and win themes critical to generating business goals
Maintain expert understanding of Aetna Medicaid products and services
Support the content management lifecycle by working with SMEs to identify new content for the Medicaid Content Library (MCL)
Actively engage in team meetings and openly accept and share new ideas to drive innovation and creativity
Develop strong work relationships with health plan leaders, proposal peers and SMEs to support business goals to win and retain business.
Support and drive ongoing development of internal processes and procedures, including scorecards, quality business reports, style guides, and internal measures for performance
Develop strong work relationships with health plan leaders, proposal peers and SMEs to support business goals to win and retain business
Required Qualifications
Five plus years of experience as a proposal writer (or equivalent experience)
3 years of experience with Medicaid proposals
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office products including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
Exceptional organizational, project management, analytical, and innovative problem-solving skills
Ability to travel up to 15%
Experience collaborating across departments and organizational levels
Demonstrates the understanding of Associated Press and internal style guides
Preferred Qualifications
APMP Bid/Proposal Foundation Certification (recommended)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in in Journalism, Writing, English, Communications, Healthcare Policy, or equivalent work experience
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$75,400.00 - $165,954.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come. Excellent benefits package, including 401k, tuition, licensure and certification reimbursement. We promote healthy & wellness lifestyles and offer specialty programs here at Aetna. We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence. Together we will empower people to live healthier lives. Benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position. Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities. We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.