["Proposal Specialist","Proposal Specialist"]

Proposal Developer

The Proposal Developer is responsible for developing winning proposals for healthcare staffing and homecare services in response to solicitations (RFPs, IFBs, RFQs, etc.) from various agencies of federal and local governments and commercial healthcare organizations, in support of our nationwide sales force. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Conducts bid analyses
• Writes, edits, formats, and produces low- to high-complexity proposal documents within given deadline/timeframe
• Manages the proposal process
• Facilitates post-submission requirements such as Discussion Items, Clarifications, and BAFOs
• Works collaboratively with account teams and corporate leadership
• Manages multiple projects and uses effective project management tools such as proposal plans, schedules, and outlines
• Supports the proposal department, Accounts Managers, and senior management in creating and maintaining a process for the evaluation and submission of proposals, by reviewing the proposal guidelines
• Maintains tracking and information database(s)
• Participates in department meetings, initiatives, and/or projects
• Leads special projects
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, or equivalent related experience
• One to three years of direct proposal, grant, plan or marketing writing experience required for basic level of position
• Demonstrated ability to write technical or creative prose; writing test/sample(s) required
• Proficiency creating formatted proposals in MS Word and using internet tools to support content development
• Practical use of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Writer
• Exposure to, and/or willingness to learn, MS MapPoint and Visio
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills required; proficiency in the English language may be required