Proposal Manager

Draft, design, and manage all functions required to produce quality proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Consultant Surveys. Job Description: BlueCross, as a federal contractor, may be required to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Job Responsibilities Consult with Sales Executives and Account Executives in determining appropriate sales strategies including quoted benefit design, proposed product designs and other proposed offerings in response to RFPs. Support the development and maintenance of the Qvidian database library, working with the Database Manager to ensure content knowledge database is fully operational to support quality and consistent messaging in a fast-paced environment. Perform geographic accessibility and utilization analyses to measure a clients access and communicate accessibility results. Take ownership of assigned areas of expertise, including development of key internal relationships with BlueCross subject matter experts. Build and manage content in Network Access databases (i.e. Quest Analytics, etc.) for network reporting and requests. Job Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required. Equivalent experience is defined as 4 years of professional work experience in a corporate environment Experience 3 years - Relevant work experience in customer service, sales and/or sales support or healthcare related field required 1 year - Experience in the health insurance/managed care field required Skills\Certifications Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Must be a team player, be organized and have the ability to handle multiple projects Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Strong project management, strategic planning, analytical and decision-making skills Job Specific Requirements: Additional Information Commercial experience a plus. Project management experience preferred. Marketing and/or sales experience a plus. Experience writing proposals, procedures, contracts, and/or other reports a plus. Preferred Skills: Number of Openings Available: 1 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type: Employee Company: BCBST BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. Applying for this job indicates your acknowledgement and understanding of the following statements: BCBST is an Equal Opportunity employer (EEO), and all employees and applicants will be entitled to equal employment opportunities when employment decisions are made. BCBST will take affirmative action to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Further information regarding BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices may be found by reviewing the following page: BCBST's EEO Policies/Notices BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee via-email, the Internet or any other method without a valid, written Direct Placement Agreement in place for this position from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee HR/Talent Acquisition will not be considered. No fee will be paid in the event the applicant is hired by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a result of the referral or through other means. All applicants will be advised that BlueCross, as a federal contractor, may be required to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Tobacco-Free Hiring Statement To further our mission of peace of mind through better health, effective 2017, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and its subsidiaries no longer hire individuals who use tobacco or nicotine products (including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, gum, patch, lozenges and electronic or smokeless cigarettes) in any form in Tennessee and where state law permits. A tobacco or nicotine free hiring practice is part of an effort to combat serious diseases, as well as to promote health and wellness for our employees and our community. All offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check which includes an illegal drug and tobacco/nicotine test. An individual whose post offer screening result is positive for illegal drugs or tobacco/nicotine and/or whose background check is verified to be unsatisfactory, will be disqualified from employment, the job offer will be withdrawn, and they may be disqualified from applying for employment for six (6) months from the date of the post offer screening results. Resources to help individuals discontinue the use of tobacco/nicotine products include smokefree.gov or 1-800-QUIT-NOW. About Us As Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health for over 65 years. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow.