Proposal Writer

Location: 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 Writer is responsible for leading and supporting the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and related requests.

How you will make an impact:

• Creates standard proposal responses leveraging the core content repository; develops written solutions using best practices, brand standards, innovative ideas, and reviewer insights.
• Aligns written communication efforts with overall company messaging, goals, and RFP requirements.
• Reviews RFP/RFI documents to identify key requirements and ensure responses align with submission guidelines and compliance standards.
• Partners with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and cross-functional stakeholders to gather input and translate technical or operational information into client-focused responses.
• Supports coordination of response timelines and incorporates reviewer feedback into final deliverables.
• Serves as a communications resource for business leaders and collaborates across various areas to support enterprise-wide selling initiatives, including partnership with senior writers on more complex responses.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of health care specific proposal writing experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Proposal experience at a Prescription Benefit Manager (PBM)
• Experience working with Responsive Proposal Software
• Experience interacting confidently with key stakeholders and comfortable with influencing decision-making
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to negotiate expectations between multiple parties
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills with the ability to meet aggressive submission deadlines
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook)

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $81,648 to $134,136

Locations: Illinois; Minnesota; New Jersey; New York

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

*The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, paid time off, stock, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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 elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com 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.