Proposal manager, senior proposal writer - medicaid program support services - telecommute - united states, mariehamn

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the health care markets are evolving in many different ways and the role and impact of the medicaid is becoming increasingly important as health plans and providers look for new ways to grow and manage risk. in particular, the ability to manage medical cost through care management interventions or network management strategies is critical to the success of these organizations.

optum is seeking a proposal manager/senior proposal writer to provide thought leadership and expertise in the medicaid market. this position is responsible for the development of medicaid-focused consulting solutions and responding to rfps in all areas of tanf, chip, ltss, abd, duals population, complex care, population health, and provider-sponsored organizations taking on risk for medicaid populations.

you'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the u.s. as you take on some tough challenges.

primary responsibilities:

proposal management and oversight/proposal writing (90% time allocation): consult with clients regarding rfp and other business strategies, providing clients with recommendations and information regarding industry trends responsibility for developing concise, complete and clear proposal responses to state medicaid rfps and other related documents present information to, and effectively communicate with, client leadership and other key individuals support, be an advocate for, and manage (as needed), a defined proposal development process for responding to medicaid rfps inspect and edit own work for clarity and conformance to requirements participate in individual and group proposal reviews with senior leadership and other key individuals; incorporate changes and improvements to proposals assist as needed in general proposal activities, including editing, proposal assembly, quality assurance, etc. complete projects on time/budget and in accordance with quality measures maintain or enhance trusted partner relationships to expand the payer consulting footprint at designated clients  complete internal tracking and reporting conduct other duties as assigned develop and maintain client references sales support (10% time allocation): develop proposals and statements of work for client-specific engagements participate, support and complete rfi, rfp and sales process complete financial analysis for proposed solutions build medicaid marketing and sales collateral attend and participate in oral presentation

you’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

required qualifications:

5+ years of healthcare proposal writing experience, preferably in a medicaid environment 3+ years of project management experience in an rfp environment with strong project tracking, presentation and reporting skills experience writing and executing business plans for new consulting solutions end-to-end knowledge of medicaid program implementation and operations  ability to think strategically, proven experience laying out strategy, developing products and/or services from ground up that would be sold in the medicaid market proficient in microsoft applications proven problem-solving skills (identification of issue, causes, solution, implementation plan) strong ability to influence and motivate strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines travel 10% - 15% on average month, can be more depending on client needs / project phase full covid-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. candidates located in states that mandate covid-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. unitedhealth group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance

preferred qualifications:

bachelor's degree shipley certification apmp certification 5+ years of medicaid experience within a consulting or payer related organization graphic design experience experience working within a state agency

to protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, unitedhealth group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose covid-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. in addition, some roles and locations require full covid-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. unitedhealth group adheres to all federal, state and local covid-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client covid-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

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colorado, connecticut or nevada residents only: the salary range for colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. the salary range for connecticut / nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. in addition to your salary, unitedhealth group 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). no matter where or when you begin a career with unitedhealth group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

*all telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy.

diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: unitedhealth group is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

unitedhealth group is a drug-free workplace. candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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