Proposal Support Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategy and process for RFP and proposal development for complex, strategic bids from the point of receipt to submission.

• Assist various business segments while managing several proposals with tight deadlines simultaneously.

• Provide support for follow-up, finalist, and contracting activities as necessary.

• Collaborate with sales, account management, and cross-functional leadership to formulate market-specific bidding strategies.

• Format RFP response documents to align with Express Scripts’ branding guidelines.

• Conduct research and utilize information from the response database to enhance proposals.

• Partner with subject matter experts to craft tailored responses.

• Coordinate with client pricing to address pricing arrangements and specific pricing inquiries.

• Submit proposal responses to clients externally.

• Ensure that all responses meet RFP requirements, instructions, and contractual commitments.

• Facilitate negotiations across functions to enhance compliance and reduce business risks.

• Review contracts and collaborate with legal teams and cross-functional experts, including VP and Senior Staff stakeholders.

• Analyze bid requirements, evaluate associated risks, and offer preliminary recommendations to eliminate low-risk deviations.

• Lead cross-functional projects, enhance processes, and drive departmental initiatives.

• Establish best practices for the team and keep process and procedure documentation up to date.

• Mentor and train new team members to ensure their success.

• Tackle complex issues and discover solutions from a broad perspective.

• Lead functional teams or projects as required.

• Organize and deliver client presentations effectively.

• Offer thought leadership and technical expertise across various disciplines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree accompanied by 3 years of relevant experience.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Proficient in the MS Office suite, Skype, and Webex.

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data and problem-solving abilities.

• Proven track record in managing high-visibility projects, sometimes working independently.

• Resourceful with a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in problem-solving situations.

• Capable of managing multiple tasks concurrently and adjusting priorities swiftly as required.

• Committed to adhering to standard operating procedures and best practices whenever feasible.

• For remote or occasional home work, must have cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with a minimum of 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload speeds.

• Qualified candidates with criminal records will be considered in accordance with relevant federal, state, and local laws.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work or work-from-home arrangements.

• Tobacco-free workplace policy.

• Support for reasonable accommodations during the online application process.