Proposal Writer

CVS Health

Proposal Writer at CVS Health creating strategic responses for Medicaid RFPs and RFIs. Collaborating with teams and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Montana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $54,300 - $119,340 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Aetna’s Medicaid Proposal Writer supports the business by creating and executing strategic writing in response to Medicaid request for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFI)
Drafts proposal responses for functional and operational topics such as Claims, Staffing, Finance, Corporate Capabilities, Account Management, and Resumes
Partners with Proposal Managers, Capture Managers, and SMEs to gather information, develop content, and support proposal response development
Collaborates and interviews subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify and obtain new information to create compliant and compelling responses
Applies bid guidance, proposal requirements, and internal quality standards to assigned sections while continuing to develop proposal writing expertise
Actively participates in kick-off meetings, color team reviews, status meetings, and critical milestones throughout the entire proposal process as defined by the proposal timeline
Adheres to internal processes and communicates proposal related risks to the proposal team
Reviews Pink and Red Team reviewer comments and prepares drafts for discussion during Pink and Red Team Review Meetings
Seeks and incorporates feedback from proposal leaders, reviewers, and SMEs to continuously strengthen writing, compliance, and strategic messaging skills
Builds knowledge of Medicaid programs, Aetna solutions, procurement processes, and proposal best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exposure Medicaid, Medicare, managed care, government procurements, or healthcare operations
Willingness to learn and build expertise across Medicaid business
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
A strong command of the English language with proficiency in grammar, flow, clarity, tone, and voice
Proven facilitation skills
Excellent reading comprehension and experience with reading and summarizing complex documents, including contractual and legal documents
Strong time management, planning, and coordination skills
Ability to work independently to produce high-quality results that meet needs of internal and external customer expectations under tight timeframes
Strong team collaboration skills, including SMEs and other contributors, writing team, and production team
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities through the identification and execution on creative solutions
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Interest in building expertise in Medicaid programs, managed care, and healthcare procurements.
1-3 years of experience creating compelling, audience-aware Medicaid proposal responses preferred.
APMP Foundation Certification preferred or willingness to pursue certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Proposal DevelopmentContent CreationCompliance WritingDocument SummarizationProposal Best Practices

Soft Skills

Time ManagementTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityPlanningCoordination

Certifications

APMP Foundation Certification