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ROLE SNAPSHOT As our Senior Proposal Specialist, you will lead and manage the proposal development process for our commercial lines of business, working closely with internal teams such as technical experts, business development/sales teams, and management to create compelling, client-focused proposals. You will review RFPs and letter proposal requests, identify key requirements, and assist in formulating comprehensive proposal strategies. You will be responsible for writing, editing, and proofreading proposal content, as well as maintaining a repository of standard content, templates, and materials. Your primary focus is submitting high-quality proposals that showcase WPS's expertise and align with client needs. SALARY $85,000 $112,000 The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, experience and my fall outside of this range. WHO YOU ARE You're a talented professional with an interest in commercial and local government proposals. You are skilled in planning, preparing, and producing client-focused materials being detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have a strong desire to succeed. You're eager to learn and grow and can multitask with the best of them and enjoy managing multiple assignments concurrently. You perform well in a well-balanced, deadline-driven environments while being valued for your experience, and recognized for your talents, motivations, and growth interests. You're a people person, friendly and enthusiastic about working in a fun and engaging environment. You believe connecting with people is important and customer experience is a priority. You're able to quickly develop strong, strategic, and positive working relationships across all levels of an organization. You're a good writer, communicator, and listener. Your written and verbal communication skills are the envy of others and you have a proven ability to copywrite, proofread, and/or edit to produce high-quality deliverabl You have proven success in supporting complex proposals, including quick-turn RFP responses and meeting tight deadlines. WHAT YOU'LL DO You'll coordinate the proposal process from kickoff through debrief; from small qualification packages to complex requests for proposals, you'll collaborate with our technical resources and business development experts to wi You'll produce and edit proposal content and maintain project information accordingly. You'll think strategically and look at opportunities holistically and help craft compelling stories to win work. You'll work in a flexible, people-first, empowering, safe, and supportive environment. You'll enjoy what you do working with great people, learning, growing and having a good time doing it. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field required, or equivalent experience. 1 or more years of proposal experience in a professional environment. Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and compelling manner. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 3 or more years of proposal experience for commercial, state, local, and federal customers, particularly Question and Answer style RFPs. Possess strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) certification. Experience with proposal best practices, including Shipley or similar methodologies. Experience with proposal management software (e.g., Qvidian, Responsive, Loopio, pWin.ai, or similar). WORK LOCATION We offer remote work in the following approved states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesot , Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, T
REMOTE WORK REQUIREMENTS High speed cable or fiber internet Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net) Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information BENEFITS Remote and hybrid work options available Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately) Competitive paid time off Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1 Employee Resource Groups Professional and Leadership Development Programs Review additional benefits: (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/careers/fulltime_benefits.shtml) Who We Are WPS Health Solutions is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of