This is a remote position that can sit anywhere in the United States.

Aetna’s MedicaidProposal Writersupports the business by creating and executing strategic writing in response to Medicaidrequest forproposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFI).

TheProposal Writer

• Drafts proposal responses for functional and operational topics such as Claims, Staffing, Finance, Corporate Capabilities, Account Management, and Resumes.

• Partnerswith Proposal Managers, Capture Managers, and SMEs to gather information, develop content, and support proposal response development.

• Collaboratesandinterviewssubject matter experts (SMEs) toidentifyand obtainnew informationto createcompliantand compelling responses

• Appliesbid guidance, proposal requirements, and internal quality standards to assigned sections while continuing to develop proposal writingexpertise

• Activelyparticipatesin kick-off meetings, color team reviews, status meetings, and critical milestonesthroughout the entire proposal process as defined by the proposal timeline.

• Adheres to internal processes and communicatesproposal relatedrisks to the proposal team

• Reviews Pink and Red Team reviewer comments and prepares drafts for discussion during Pink and Red Team Review Meetings

• Seeksand incorporates feedback from proposal leaders, reviewers, and SMEs to continuously strengthen writing, compliance, and strategic messaging skills.

• Buildsknowledge of Medicaid programs, Aetna solutions, procurement processes, and proposal best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Exposure Medicaid, Medicare, managed care, governmentprocurements, or healthcare operations

• Willingnessto learn and buildexpertiseacross Medicaidbusiness-Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word,PowerPointand Excel.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, integrate strategies, and connect the dots between messages,timingand activities under other leaders’ influence.

• A strong command of the English language withproficiencyin 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 tighttimeframes.

• Strong teamcollaboration 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.

• Ability to accept and apply feedback constructively.

• Intermediateproficiencywith Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Interestin buildingexpertisein Medicaid programs, managed care, and healthcare procurements.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3years of experience creating compelling, audience-aware Medicaid proposal responses.

• APMP Foundation Certification preferred or willingness to pursue certification.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.