Proposal Develop Consultant - Commercial Proposals Team - Elevance Health
Independence, OH
About the Job
Proposal Develop Consultant - Commercial Proposals Team
Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations listed on the requisition.
The Proposal Develop Consultant is responsible for developing responses for complex RFPs/RFIs and surveys received by sales personnel from major consulting firms as well as directly from employer groups.
How you will make an impact:
+ Conducts initial review of RFPs/RFIs and surveys to create a project plan for final deliverables.
+ Organizes and participates in strategy meetings with senior sales personnel to determine the strategy and sales emphasis of each proposal.
+ Writes and proofreads final deliverables.
+ Develops and writes targeted Executive Summaries that highlight key selling points as well as corporate initiatives.
+ Oversees the entire production process ranging from ordering covers to final quality review and sign off.
+ Independently manages each project to completion including, but not limited to: engages in ongoing communications with Sales Director/Officer, Underwriting and other corporate personnel to review proposal options and changing conditions; researches and gathers information internally and externally.
+ Obtains and develops supporting materials and documentation required by the account.
+ Partners with the creative staff in choosing appropriate artwork for final deliverables and oversees and directs the production staff to produce all necessary materials by the predetermined deadline.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
+ Proposal RFP experience most notably in the healthcare industry is highly preferred.
+ Experience and knowledge writing RFP for public bids including coordination of terms and conditions, redacted responses with legal, coordinating hard copy production strongly preferred.
+ Strong technical and custom writing skills, as well as grammatical and editing skills; this includes the ability to write about different brands or products in a unified voice and effectively translate verbiage from SMEs into compelling prose is strongly preferred.
+ Experience and knowledge of Qvidian RFP, Questionnaire, and Proposal Automation Software strongly preferred.
+ Experience interacting confidently with key stakeholders, as a subject matter expert and comfortable with influencing decision-making preferred.
+ Excellent written, oral, presentation and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to negotiate expectations between multiple parties preferred.
+ Proficient of Microsoft Office products, most notably expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook strongly preferred.
For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $78,960 to $141,000
Locations: California; Colorado; District of Columbia (Washington, DC), Maryland, Nevada; New York; Washington State
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations listed on the requisition.
The Proposal Develop Consultant is responsible for developing responses for complex RFPs/RFIs and surveys received by sales personnel from major consulting firms as well as directly from employer groups.
How you will make an impact:
+ Conducts initial review of RFPs/RFIs and surveys to create a project plan for final deliverables.
+ Organizes and participates in strategy meetings with senior sales personnel to determine the strategy and sales emphasis of each proposal.
+ Writes and proofreads final deliverables.
+ Develops and writes targeted Executive Summaries that highlight key selling points as well as corporate initiatives.
+ Oversees the entire production process ranging from ordering covers to final quality review and sign off.
+ Independently manages each project to completion including, but not limited to: engages in ongoing communications with Sales Director/Officer, Underwriting and other corporate personnel to review proposal options and changing conditions; researches and gathers information internally and externally.
+ Obtains and develops supporting materials and documentation required by the account.
+ Partners with the creative staff in choosing appropriate artwork for final deliverables and oversees and directs the production staff to produce all necessary materials by the predetermined deadline.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires a BA/BS degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
+ Proposal RFP experience most notably in the healthcare industry is highly preferred.
+ Experience and knowledge writing RFP for public bids including coordination of terms and conditions, redacted responses with legal, coordinating hard copy production strongly preferred.
+ Strong technical and custom writing skills, as well as grammatical and editing skills; this includes the ability to write about different brands or products in a unified voice and effectively translate verbiage from SMEs into compelling prose is strongly preferred.
+ Experience and knowledge of Qvidian RFP, Questionnaire, and Proposal Automation Software strongly preferred.
+ Experience interacting confidently with key stakeholders, as a subject matter expert and comfortable with influencing decision-making preferred.
+ Excellent written, oral, presentation and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to negotiate expectations between multiple parties preferred.
+ Proficient of Microsoft Office products, most notably expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook strongly preferred.
For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $78,960 to $141,000
Locations: California; Colorado; District of Columbia (Washington, DC), Maryland, Nevada; New York; Washington State
In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.
* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
Source : Elevance Health