Must be able to develop contingency project plans. Must be able to demonstrate effective project management skills with ability to follow through on project life cycle while maintaining target deadlines.Must be exceptionally detail oriented and understand corporate objectives.Proficient in coordinating resources and implementing changes in pursuit of increased efficiency and cost savings.Effective facilitation and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence people and build consensus.Proven effective oral and written communication skills required to discuss and convey sales strategy to a wide variety of subject matter experts, officer-level management, and external consultants.Minimum 2-4 years of prior experience in a high-pressure environment coordinating the completion of and writing complex, high-profile RFPs and RFIs or relevant experience.Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field, or equivalent work experience.Produce hard copy submission of proposals, maintain detailed records and facilitate proper record submission to database administrator.Ensure compliance with customer / prospect specifications, IBC Style Manual, and departmental conventions. Tailor proposal responses wherever necessary to appropriately address these needs. Ensures that the completed proposal is customer focused and responds to the customer needs specified in the RFP/RFI.Monitor changes or extensions in solicitations, incorporate and respond to amendments, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the proposal process.Work with SMEs to provide the most appropriate answers and escalate issues as needed. Analyze, evaluate, and edit original text provided by SMEs into customized responses that specifically address the goals and objectives identified by the customer / prospect.Produce drafts and final documents by strict due dates.Communicate proposal strategy to all stakeholders and serve as the focal point for collection of responses and materials from multiple sources.Serve as a trusted advisor / consultative partner to sales team regarding proposal strategy.Facilitate strategic planning meetings with the sales team and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop a proposal strategy, resolve logistical issues, and implement plans of action to ensure the timely completion of proposal production and delivery.Properly identify SMEs and use Qvidian database application to pre-populate proposal responses.Properly identify scope of questions and requests Analyze proposal criteria and all addendum documents to determine the specific needs of each customer.Be able to report on status and progress. Develop detailed project plans, anticipate project timelines in light of available resources and scope of activity.Additional responsibilities include responding to proposal follow-up, completing ad-hoc requests, and participating in project initiatives. Facilitates strategy meetings to ensure that corporate and group specific strategy is reflected in our proposal. Engage with Sales and stakeholders in a consultative manner to define and ensure our messaging needs are clear. Fully accountable for the entire proposal development process and has overall responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of our response. The Proposal Development Specialist is responsible for the development, coordination, and timely response to RFPs and RFIs in support of local, mid-market and national sales objectives for current and prospective customers of various sizes and across all lines of business (including medical, Medicare, prescription drug, and specialty lines). Celebrating and embracing the diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve. We stand together to speak out against injustice and to break down barriers to support a more inclusive and equitable workplace. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect.
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