Medicaid Proposal Writer

CVS Health

Medicaid Proposal Writer at CVS Health responsible for improving RFP responses. Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop compliant narratives and support the proposal process.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,400 - $165,954 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on writing assignments varying in length and detail supporting strategic, functional, and operational topics across the entire proposal.
Collaborate with Capture and Proposal Managers, Proposal Directors, and Subject Matter Experts to outline and prepare final proposal responses.
Analyze proposal sections and content development to identify connections, ensure alignment, and support a cohesive overall narrative.
Interviews with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify and collect pertinent information for compliant and compelling responses, update resumes, write past performances, and develop other proposal responses.
Leverage past proposals or the proposal library to establish a first draft.
Conducts qualitative and quantitative research and analyze data to help formulate new content focused on client solutions that highlight company differentiation, innovation, and operational strategies.
Collaborate with Graphic Designers on proposal graphics and visual storytelling.
Actively participate in proposal meetings, color team reviews, and varying status meetings through the entire proposal process as defined by the proposal timelines.
Develop a proposal response that aligns with internal quality standards, bid guidance and adheres to proposal requirements in a compliant and compelling manner.
Develop creative strategies that effectively articulate customer needs and win themes critical to generating business goals.
Maintain expert understanding of Aetna Medicaid products and services.
Support the content management lifecycle by working with SMEs to identify new content for the Medicaid Content Library (MCL).
Actively engage in team meetings and openly accept and share new ideas to drive innovation and creativity.
Develop strong work relationships with health plan leaders, proposal peers and SMEs to support business goals to win and retain business.
Support and drive ongoing development of internal processes and procedures, including scorecards, quality business reports, style guides, and internal measures for performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five plus years of experience as a proposal writer (or equivalent experience)
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office products including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
Exceptional organizational, project management, analytical, and innovative problem-solving skills
Ability to travel up to 15%
Experience collaborating across departments and organizational levels
Demonstrates the understanding of Associated Press and internal style guides
Bachelor’s degree in in Journalism, Writing, English, Communications, Healthcare Policy, or equivalent work experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
retirement savings options
wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal writingqualitative researchquantitative researchcontent developmentdata analysisproject managementstrategic writingnarrative developmentgraphic design collaborationcontent management

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborationinnovationrelationship buildingteam participationcreativityadaptability