Government Proposal Writer – Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

The Government Proposal Writer collaborates with proposal managers, sales executives, subject matter experts, and others across State Government to write responses to state government Requests for Proposals (RFPs). This role reviews RFPs and materials to understand client requirements, pain points, and goals. The Government Proposal Writer then applies solution and sales strategy, win themes, and value propositions, and more to write high-quality proposals that are strategic, concise and compelling. 

The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a passion for writing, solid attention to detail, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a supportive team. 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop proposal responses for the state government market by writing new content and tailoring content from prior proposals and other resources to accurately reflect solutions
• Partner with sales, solution and product partners to develop high-quality proposals that are responsive, accurate, concise and strategic, and align to brand and style guidelines 
• Demonstrate client-focused writing by incorporating win themes, value propositions, benefits, differentiators, proof points, and opportunity information into proposal responses
• Incorporate and unify feedback into drafts from many sources within established deadlines
• Assist with developing and maintaining baseline proposal content
• Develop relationships across teams and senior management to foster collaboration, teamwork and quality results
• Organize, prioritize and manage competing deadlines across multiple proposals and projects
• Balance independent and collaborative work with solid accountability
• Maintain product knowledge through trainings and self-led learning
• Escalate potential challenges in a timely and appropriate manner
• Participate in workgroups to drive continuous improvements
• Apply coaching feedback to continuously improve and develop within role

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:

• 3+ years of proposal writing experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience collaborating with management, executives and stakeholders
• Expertise at proposal response development and client-focused storytelling
• Exceptional writing and editing skills that demonstrate a natural command of language, grammar, organization and flow
• Demonstrated interviewing skills 
• Demonstrated ability to translate knowledge gained into clear narrative
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills to express complex solutions simply

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting government clients 
• Technical writing experience 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy 

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
 

 
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
 

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