Senior Proposal Writer (National RFPs)

About the role

HCSC is hiring a Senior Proposal Writer to write and lead the activities around large, national Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The role produces high-quality proposals for new and existing business opportunities, in line with company policy and under strict deadlines, and can be performed remotely from anywhere in the continental United States except California, New York, Alaska and Hawaii.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze RFPs in full, interpreting requirements, statement of work, terms and conditions and submission instructions.
• Partner with Sales, Account Management, Underwriting and stakeholders to define sales goals, competitive positioning, messaging and proposal strategy.
• Write, edit, organize and package responses, proofread them and ensure compliance with client requirements and deadlines.
• Work in the Responsive platform and master documents, templates or online tools, and contribute to the Responsive library and templates.
• Coordinate projects independently, manage several RFPs at once, and mentor and train junior Proposal Writers.
• Review proposals for clarity, accuracy and compliance, and help resolve issues in the RFP process.
• Support sales and account management with product, process and policy questions, and keep up with product and service changes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or a related field.
• 5 years of proposal management experience in the national/major or public sector, or 9 years of proposal writing/management experience in the same sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-profile RFPs for large national employer groups.
• Ability to lead the proposal process from start to finish while handling multiple RFPs, and to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively.

Required skills

• Proficiency in quickly reviewing and analyzing proposal solicitations.
• Project management, planning and scheduling; PC skills and experience with Microsoft products.
• Preferred: experience with proposal management and automation software such as Responsive, Loopio and Qvidian, and APMP certification.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $69,800 to $125,900, varying with skills, experience and location.
• Annual incentive bonus plan, and a total rewards package including health and wellness benefits, 401(k), pension, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and more.