<p>The Proposal Writer/Content Analyst is responsible for creating compelling proposals and reports that communicate the organization's value proposition to potential clients. This role involves analyzing request for proposals (RFPs), developing and refining content, and ensuring the final submission is persuasive and aligns with client requirements and company standards.</p> <p>The successful candidate will bring a blend of creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.</p> <p>Key Accountabilities Include:</p> <ul> <li>Compile necessary information from various sources within the organization to address the RFP/RFI requirements effectively. </li><li>Write specific sections of the proposal, focusing on clarity, persuasiveness, and technical accuracy. </li><li>Carefully read through the solicitation documents to identify and highlight key requirements and evaluation criteria. </li><li>Compare organizational capabilities with solicitation needs to tailor the proposal strategically. </li><li>Identify any gaps in information or capabilities and work with relevant departments to address these gaps in the proposal. </li><li>Work closely with subject matter experts and the sales team to gather necessary information and approvals. </li><li>Facilitate regular meetings with the proposal team and stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress. </li><li>Monitor progress against deadlines, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure timely completion. </li><li>Ensure all proposals are of high quality, compliant with RFP requirements, and submitted on time. </li><li>Develop a compliance checklist based on solicitation requirements to guide the proposal development process. </li><li>Collect and analyze feedback from proposal submissions to continuously improve the quality assurance process. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or equivalent experience in related field </li><li>3 years of experience beyond degree </li></ul> <p>Strongly Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Previous experience with commercial or federal proposal writing/RFP's </li><li>Previous experience within the healthcare insurance industry </li><li>Shipley training with hands-on experience applying knowledge </li><li>Certification and/or membership with Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) </li></ul> <p>Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Understand and dissect RFPs to create tailored responses that meet specific client needs. </li><li>Strong communication skills, including written, verbal and editing skills </li><li>Research and Analytical Skills, </li><li>Project Management: Communication, Technical Proficiency, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability </li></ul> <p>This position is a hub-based role which will work primarily remotely but may require some onsite presence. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must reside within a commuting distance to one of the following office locations: Minnetonka, MN or Madison, WI. Onsite frequency is determined by business need as decided by leadership.</p> <p>The full salary range for this position is $61,500 - $105,400. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to compensation, Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.</p> <p>The compensation and benefits information is provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.</p>