Job Description

Role Description

This is a remote position that can sit anywhere in the United States.

Aetna’s Medicaid Proposal Writer supports the business by creating and executing strategic writing in response to Medicaid request for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFI).

• Drafts proposal responses for functional and operational topics such as Claims, Staffing, Finance, Corporate Capabilities, Account Management, and Resumes.
• Partners with Proposal Managers, Capture Managers, and SMEs to gather information, develop content, and support proposal response development.
• Collaborates and interviews subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify and obtain new information to create compliant and compelling responses.
• Applies bid guidance, proposal requirements, and internal quality standards to assigned sections while continuing to develop proposal writing expertise.
• Actively participates in kick-off meetings, color team reviews, status meetings, and critical milestones throughout the entire proposal process as defined by the proposal timeline.
• Adheres to internal processes and communicates proposal related risks to the proposal team.
• Reviews Pink and Red Team reviewer comments and prepares drafts for discussion during Pink and Red Team Review Meetings.
• Seeks and incorporates feedback from proposal leaders, reviewers, and SMEs to continuously strengthen writing, compliance, and strategic messaging skills.
• Builds knowledge of Medicaid programs, Aetna solutions, procurement processes, and proposal best practices.

Qualifications

• Exposure to Medicaid, Medicare, managed care, government procurements, or healthcare operations.
• Willingness to learn and build expertise across Medicaid business.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, integrate strategies, and connect the dots between messages, timing, and activities under other leaders’ influence.
• A strong command of the English language with proficiency in grammar, flow, clarity, tone, and voice.
• Proven facilitation skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension and experience with reading and summarizing complex documents, including contractual and legal documents.
• Strong time management, planning, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently to produce high-quality results that meet needs of internal and external customer expectations under tight timeframes.
• Strong team collaboration skills, including SMEs and other contributors, writing team, and production team.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities through the identification and execution on creative solutions.
• Ability to accept and apply feedback constructively.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Interest in building expertise in Medicaid programs, managed care, and healthcare procurements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience creating compelling, audience-aware Medicaid proposal responses.
• APMP Foundation Certification preferred or willingness to pursue certification.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $54,300.00 - $119,340.00. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility.

Company Description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

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