Proposal Support Advisor

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategy and process for RFP and proposal development for high-complexity, strategic bids from receipt to submission.

• Simultaneously handle several proposals with tight deadlines.

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

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

• Format RFP response documents in alignment with Express Scripts’ branding.

• Conduct research and incorporate response-database content, working alongside subject matter experts to create tailored responses.

• Partner with client pricing to offer pricing arrangements and respond to pricing-related inquiries.

• Ensure proposal submissions are compliant with RFP requirements, instructions, and contractual obligations.

• Facilitate cross-functional negotiations to enhance compliance and minimize business risk.

• Review contracts, liaise with legal and cross-functional subject matter experts, and make necessary edits to contracts.

• Analyze bid requirements, evaluate risks, and provide initial recommendations on low-risk deviations.

• Lead cross-functional projects, implement process improvements, and drive departmental initiatives.

• Establish team best practices and maintain documentation for processes and procedures.

• Mentor and onboard new team members.

• Tackle complex problems and propose solutions from a comprehensive viewpoint.

• Direct functional teams or projects and coordinate client presentations.

• Offer thought leadership and technical expertise across various disciplines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation abilities.

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

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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

• Resourcefulness and a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in problem-solving.

• Capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt priorities swiftly.

• Commitment to adhering to SOPs and applying best practices.

• For occasional or permanent remote work, a cable broadband or fiber optic internet connection with a minimum of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for an annual bonus plan.

• Comprehensive medical benefits.

• Vision coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Access to well-being and behavioral health programs.

• 401(k) plan.

• Company-sponsored life insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• At least 18 days of paid time off annually.

• Paid holidays.

• Leaves of absence available.