Proposal Development Specialist II

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The Proposal Development Specialist II develops comprehensive and quality responses to Requests for Information, (RFI)/ Consultant trend surveys, Requests for Proposals (RFP) with a concentration on mid-market opportunities. Proposal responses will effectively position, differentiate, and promote Premera’s diverse range of products and services. Responsibilities include all aspects of the proposal delivery from planning, data collection involving cross function collaboration, writing, and delivery.

What you will do:

• Plan, write, and manage multiple RFP/RFI requests simultaneously under tight timelines, compiling and organizing information from various functional areas to write compelling, comprehensive, and persuasive responses to the requests which speak directly to prospects needs and preferences. Proposals consider all written aspects of the responses, including content, style, consistency, tone, appearance, and accuracy.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate responses by working collaboratively with representatives from multiple functional areas, including Sales, Product Development, Research, Medical Management, Operations, eBusiness, IT, Legal and Corporate Communications.
• Work as part of a creative team to execute concepts through final product such as final proposal or finalist presentation.
• Share responsibility as a member of the team for ensuring response data housed in the team database is appropriate, up to date and relevant per each line of business (LOB).
• Lead efforts to help win new business and retain existing strategic accounts for Premera and its affiliates.
• Provide assistance on projects led by other team members.
• Provide editorial consulting services to other departments to ensure consistency and accuracy of messages across LOBs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or English, or four (4) years’ professional experience in one of the above areas (Required).
• Three (3) years’ professional writing experience for marketing, public relations or business communications to include: Two (2) years’ experience in RFP/RFI writing or professional business writing (Required).
• Four (4) years’ experience in writing responses to RFP/RFI requests.
• Four (4) years’ experience in healthcare, preferably in health insurance.
  
  

What We Offer

• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement programs (401K employer match and pension plan)
• Wellness incentives, onsite services, a discount program and more
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Generous Paid Time Off to reenergize
• Free parking
  
  

Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:

Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Premera is hiring in the following states, with some limitations based on role or city: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin.

The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographic location, market conditions, and specific skills and experience.

National Salary Range:

$67,800.00 - $89,100.00

National Plus Salary Range:

$67,800.00 - $101,600.00

• National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.