National Proposal Writer and Consultant

21 WEEK CONTRACT, NEED 4 CONSULTANTS

Candidates must have experience with RFP's and have had the opportunity to write.

The National Proposal Consultant will support the work of more senior consultants while working with multiple Executive Account Managers, National and Regional Underwriters, Regional Account Managers, and Sales Directors, and other proposal professionals on rate requests and Requests for Proposal from National and California Purchasers:

Successfully contribute to efforts to win new business and retain existing Accounts for Organization and affiliates. The National Proposal Consultant will contribute to cross-functional, cross-regional teams to identify key strategic and tactical issues, create solutions, and implement actions regarding National RFPs/RFIs.
Develops comprehensive and compelling responses to RFP/RFI requests which effectively position, differentiate, brand and promote our diverse range of products and services. Partner with content developers in business marketing communication and more senior consultants to align messages from a national perspective. 
Manage and develop multiple RFPs/RFIs of low to medium complexity simultaneously for renewing National and California Accounts, which includes: documenting and disseminating national employer requirements to Regional Health Plans; collaborating independently with account staff, underwriters, subject matter experts and local market proposal managers to ensure constant communication regarding status of RFPs, roles and responsibilities, market specifications for proposals, and successful outcomes from proposals; set timelines and negotiate deadlines both internally and externally; procure missing information, review, edit, and rewrite as necessary; ensure that information not approved by Business line leadership is not released; contribute to the submission of rate proposals and supporting documents to national and strategic and large group customers; coordinate and submit follow-up information/materials as needed.
Ensures proposals meet specifications and are complete, accurate, consistent, customer centric, market oriented and best position Orgainization. Ensure rating documentation is correct, consistent internally and with rest of proposal, and complete. Ensure the quality and consistency of information across and within plans for individual customers and their consultants and for consulting firms as a whole.
RFP production as needed and collaborate with production coordinators for the production of proposals and surveys.
The Proposal Consultant will contribute as a team member on large complex RFPs and project lead low to medium complex RFPs

WORK EXPERIENCE: minimum 3 years related experience

Education Requirements - BS Degree Required

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Ability to learn and apply project management fundamentals
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to identify problems and provide recommended solutions
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Solid analytical and research skills
Ability to assimilate and utilize new information quickly
Strong computer skills including: Word, Excel and Internet. Ability to acquire computer skills and comfortable with technology.
Strong motivation to learn, willingness to be an open minded, creative team player.
Ability to work independently as well as function well in the team environment.