Manager, RFP Writing

Description

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.

We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration - because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.

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.

Required Qualifications

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

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 grade for this position is $87,100 - $149,300. While the full salary grade is provided, the typical hiring salary range for this role is expected to be between $87,100 - $130,620. 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.

Eligibility to work in the US : Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

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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