Proposal Development Specialist
The Proposal Development Specialist is responsible for the development, coordination, and timely response to RFPs and RFIs in support of local, mid-market and national sales objectives for current and prospective customers of various sizes and across all lines of business (including medical, Medicare, prescription drug, and specialty lines). Responsibilities include:
· Fully accountable for the entire proposal development process and has overall responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of our response.
· Engage with Sales and stakeholders in a consultative manner to define and ensure our messaging needs are clear.
· Facilitates strategy meetings to ensure that corporate and group specific strategy is reflected in our proposal.
· Additional responsibilities include responding to proposal follow-up, completing ad-hoc requests, participating in project initiatives, and backing up our team with Utilization review support as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum one year of prior experience in a high-pressure environment coordinating the completion of complex, high-profile RFPs and RFIs or relevant experience.
· Proven effective oral and written communication skills required to discuss and convey sales strategy to a wide variety of subject matter experts, officer-level management, and external consultants.
· Effective facilitation and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence people and build consensus.
· Proficient in coordinating resources and implementing changes in pursuit of increased efficiency and cost savings.
· Must be exceptionally detail oriented and understand corporate objectives.
· Must be able to demonstrate effective project management skills with ability to follow through on project life cycle while maintaining target deadlines. Must be able to develop contingency project plans.
· Must be able to work in a collaborative fashion, especially when working on a co-assigned proposal or project
· Demonstrated leadership of projects and proposals.
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Inclusion and Belonging
At IBX, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves, and all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. Celebrating and embracing diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.
About Our Company
Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Health Group — together with its subsidiaries — is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.
At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We’re dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com. We’re revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!
Equal Employment Opportunity
IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
Agency Disclaimer
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