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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position in this function provides operational control over the proposal plan. Directs pursuit team in the development of a compliant draft and final proposal based on requirements of a federal solicitation. Implements proposal processes and planning. Sets and manages proposal schedules, resources, plans, and progress monitoring. Develops the proposal outline, compliance matrix, schedule, and writing plan. Obtains (or advises appropriate managers regarding the need for) proposal staffing and other resources. Oversees the coordination of all proposal activities.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Cradle-to-grave Shipley proposal process, to include kick-off, outline, writing assignment, compliance matrices, writing plan, color team reviews, scheduling, coordination of entire proposal team, formatting/editing, production, etc.
• Review bid request documents and determine what should be included in response to RFPs, RFIs, Sources Sought, and sub-contracting required data calls
• Communicates and coordinates with Capture Manager to understand client strategy and associated win themes, overall story, features and benefits of the proposed solution
• Lead writing plan to include client strategy, themes, and discriminators are reflected in the writing plan
• Manage question submission to government in coordination with contracts team
• Lead team to develop a quality proposal compliant with the solicitation
• Communicates and coordinates subcontractors involved with the proposal writing and data calls
• Set up meetings and schedules; record and distribute meeting minutes; record, distribute, and maintain action items; and prepare all documentation independently
• Lead color reviews and audits documents to ensure all changes are appropriately reflected in the document
• Supports documentation configuration control with automated tools
• Assist in assigning responsibilities for responding to the request documents and establish the schedule for input required from other participating teams/departments
• Assemble the master originals, which are used to print the reproduction of the proposal, qualifications document, and/or presentation materials
• Create, gather, and organize information from many sources; transmit data to appropriate support group; and ensure the timeliness and compliance of the final product
• Track and report the status of all proposal elements
• Manages post proposal requests (CRs/DRs, BAFO, Q&A, and Orals)
• Deadline-driven environment

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:

• 2+ years of proposal management experience
• Experience analyzing and understanding Federal RFPs and preparing documentation for kickoff shortly after RFP release
• Experience managing the proposal schedule and tasks within, from start to finish
• Experience prioritizing assignments and accurately assessing time needed to produce a quality product
• Experience in applying a style guide and advanced word formatting
• Solid expertise in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Visio) and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree with 5+ years of experience
• Shipley experience
• APMP Certification
• Microsoft Project experience
• Proven excellent communication skills (oral and written), time management and ability to prioritize effectively/efficiently
• Proven solid reading comprehension and writing skills

Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $67,800 to $133,100. 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 employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

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.

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.