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Position Summary
Group Retiree Solutions (GRS) is a core component of the Aetna Medicare Organization. Our vision is to develop an industry-leading group retiree health care business by delivering unrivaled value to our plan sponsors and their members. We aspire to provide personalized, member-centric care that treats retirees like human beings during a sensitive chapter in their lives. We work as a strategic partner that is uniquely committed to helping our clients reach their benefit goals. Imagination, innovation, accountability and teamwork, with an emphasis on structure and process, drive us to deliver unparalleled results.
We are seeking a new colleague within the Retiree Market Sales Support (RMSS) team. This position is a key driver of additional Medicare Group Retiree growth opportunities as we partner with Sales, Underwriting, Product, Marketing and Commercial business partners in responding to new proposal requests. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of RFP, RFR and / or RFI responses for complex proposals, questionnaires and surveys. The position requires a hands-on approach to resolving proposal issues through project management, research, data gathering and analysis. The position requires a high degree of attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment. This role sits within a nimble team of professionals with a proven ability to meet aggressive turnaround times and manage multiple projects in tandem.
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The Senior Proposal Writer is responsible for:
Developing customer-focused, strategically positioned proposal responses for the Medicare Group Retiree business.
Applying in-depth knowledge of the Proposal field to offer feedback for decisions and innovation strategies that enhance organizational growth.
Gathering information from relevant systems to complete increasingly challenging requests for proposals including financials, network and access data, product and benefit solutions, STARs and clinical information and sample materials.
Customizing questionnaire responses based on case-specific quote strategies and customer priorities.
Conducting thorough research to create questionnaire responses where a standard response does not exist.
Writing and editing in accordance with company brand standards, plain language and internal style guide standards while applying research and data gathering skills.
Interpreting and understanding the needs of the customer.
Collaborating with other team members to create a compelling, well-articulated value proposition that aligns Aetna's products and programs with the customer’s strategy.
Utilizing the proposal database and established department workflows to respond to questionnaires or ad hoc proposal requests.
Project management accountability ensuring the quality and timeliness of publishes responses.
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with our field organization and subject matter experts.
Applying the principles of grammar, mechanics and spelling in written work.
Assisting with the development and implementation of results-based programs and innovative initiatives for the RMSS area, under general supervision.
Required Qualifications
3-5 years of experience with writing and managing proposals.
3-5 years experience with the healthcare industry, health insurance and/or Medicare.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g.; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and negotiate across the business.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Loopio, MPDT, Proposal Tech, or other procurement tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$46,988.00 - $102,000.00This 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.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/04/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.