Description The Manager, Proposal Development and Management is responsible for leading the creation of high-quality, persuasive, and professional proposal materials that support Medica's business growth, client retention, and brand credibility. This role oversees a team of communication professionals and plays a key part in shaping proposal strategy, content development, and execution to align with Medica's product and service offerings. Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Accountabilities:

Lead the strategy and execution of RFP communications that enhance Medica's reputation as a trusted health plan

Ensure the team responds accurately and timely to RFPs/RFIs/Questionnaires.

Collaborate and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to write compelling and thorough proposal content

Forecast RFP volume and develop resourcing plans to support team capacity.

Manage the RFP content library including annual review and consolidation of content and management of technology vendor. Maintain the proposal database to provide weekly dashboard reporting on RFP tracking and status to stakeholders.

Lead and develop a team of 12-18

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in managing a high-performing RFP response team, while exhibiting exceptional writing and editing skills with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and brand alignment. They will proactively develop and maintain proposal content and tools, effectively manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate confidently with executives and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, Communications, English, Marketing, Journalism or equivalent experience in related field

4 years of related experience beyond degree in the health insurance, HMO, or health care industry

Writing portfolio for review

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing proposal teams and developing strategic communications

Familiarity with proposal automation tools such as RFP360 and RFPIO

Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders

Experience in developing sales and business presentations for executive audiences

Skills and Abilities:

Strong business leadership combined with proposal writing expertise

Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to grammar and detail

Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and proposal automation tools

Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Ability to align content with brand standards and corporate identity

This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite, on average, 3 days per week. We are open to candidates located near one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN, Madison, WI, Omaha, NE, or St. Louis, MO.

The full salary range for this position is $87,100 - $149,300. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for incentive plan compensation in addition to base salary. Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.

The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

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