hcsc is hiring: Sr Proposal Writer in Chicago

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for writing and leading the activities associated with large, national Request for Proposals (RFPs) by producing the highest quality proposals for new and existing business opportunities, while remaining consistent with the Company's policies, procedures and philosophies - all under strict deadlines. Collaborates with HCSC Sales and Account Management and other internal departments to map proposal strategy that promotes HCSC's competitive positioning in the marketplace. Participate in the activities involved in the resolution of issues or concerns associated with the RFP process ensuring follow-through to resolution. Coordinate assigned projects independently and with strict adherence to detailed customer specifications. Assist internal departments in creating additional documents, including pricing proposals, standard program proposals and ad hoc documents when needed to support the sales cycle. developing and maintaining proposal-ready response information materials to utilize as a reference tool to complete future proposals or internal requests.
Analyze the RFP in its entirety to interpret requirements, SOW, terms and conditions, definitions, and submission instructions.
Partner with Sales and Account Management, Underwriting and stakeholders to determine sales goals, competitive positioning, messaging and proposal strategy.
Write, edit, organize and package responses to Requests for Proposal, in compliance with detailed client requirements on stringent deadlines to ensure Blue Cross and Blue Shield's qualification in bid process. Proofread proposals for content, grammar, style, formatting.
Work in Responsive platform and master documents, templates or online tools, adhering to all RFP requirements.
Assist sales and account management staff with questions regarding our products, processes and administrative policies.
Support sales and account management staff with questions regarding our products, processes and administrative policies.
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Required Job Qualifications

Bachelor' degree in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism or related field and 5 years of proposal management experience specifically in the national/major or public sector OR 9 years of proposal writing / management experience specifically in the national/major or public sector
Demonstrated experience in leading high-profile, highly complex RFPs for large, national employer groups.
Must be proficient in quickly reviewing and analyzing proposal solicitations and related documents to pull out all pertinent information
Demonstrated experience autonomously leading and developing highly customized proposal responses tailored to the client.
Conceptualize content, gather information/data, key messages, positioning and articulate in a single tone and consistent tense
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with ability to interface and work effectively as part of a team and cross-functionally
Demonstrated ability to autonomously lead the proposal process from beginning to end, while working multiple RFPs/projects simultaneously
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