Proposal Manager chez Elevance Health

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Proposal Manager –Proposal Management

Office Locations: The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the designated posting location(s): Virginia, Indiana and Georgia.  

Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Proposal Manager is responsible for leading the proposal process, manages cross-functional resources to complete proposals, ensures quality, completeness and oversight of technical writing, and assembles internal and external SMEs.

How you will make an impact:

• Manages all process to ensure procedures are being followed in developing the response. 
• Reconciles the customer requirements against proposed staffing levels and solutions and identifies areas of the response that missed the mark.
• Supports final proposal responses and Q&A responses for bid sections or full bids.
• Creates one-voice response, both written and content for simple to moderate bids.
• Provides research, analysis, and recommendations on the external environment as part of the development of strategic plans for the business unit.
• Analyzes major competitor strategies.
• Identifies and monitors changing patterns of competition and recommends responses.
• Acquires and maintains data/information on market, industry, economic, consumer and competitive conditions and monitors trends pertaining to Medicaid.
• Leads the activities of lower-level staff performing related functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of related experience including at least 5 years of experience in the health insurance industry; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• MBA preferred.
• Association of Proposal Management Professional (APMP) membership and certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicaid preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

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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.

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 and Influenza. 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 [email protected] for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.