Manager, Proposal Development - Remote

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The Manager, Proposal Development is responsible for managing the production efforts (print and digital) for complex, large-scale Medicaid proposals from Request for Proposal (RFP) release to proposal submission. This includes coordinating the proposal printing, assembly, file creation and uploading, quality assurance, packaging, and shipment.

The Manager, Proposal Development will partner and collaborate with key stakeholders in various areas of and levels within the company, including close collaboration with the Proposal Director during live bids, to ensure that proposals are submitted in compliance with the requirements of the RFP and produced to the highest quality standards.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute the proposal production for assigned RFPs in accordance with the established project process
• Analyze RFP documents to identify and document specific proposal production requirements and participate in meetings to ensure appropriate production strategies are in place and fully compliant with all production requirements for a given opportunity
• Create proposal templates in Word to address requirements specific to each RFP
• Provide support for formatting and issues related to Word and Acrobat, as well as general support in navigating a defined graphics process as needed
• Format and digitally produce drafts and completed proposal documents, customized attachments, and presentation materials
• Organize, manage, and archive RFP and proposal documents and tools across multiple platforms during proposal development and upon proposal submission
• Assist in creating accessible documents for readers with disabilities as needed, in compliance with Section 508 and WCAG
• Lend support for design elements of proposals as needed
• Participate in ongoing continuous improvement and standards of the proposal development process. Maintain process documentation
• Foster and maintain close working relationships within both the proposal team, broader organization, and external vendors

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in deadline-driven environment with concurrent priorities
• RFP experience
• Medicaid experience
• Print or layout experience
• Project or process management experience
• Intermediate to advanced level proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including customization of Word templates or macros and document formatting skills
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours as proposal schedule requires
• Able to travel up to 25% of time
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Experience in process improvement and/or process documentation
• 508/WCAG compliance experience
• Proficiency in Adobe CS, graphic or layout design

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

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Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.