Sr. Proposal Manager - Federal Markets

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 Proposal Manager will manage and develop proposals for Federal opportunities through the entire proposal lifecycle. This role is responsible for planning, writing, reviews, production, assembly, and submission of compliant and compelling proposals.

The Proposal Manager will utilize best practices for proposal development and project management. They will create comprehensive plans and schedules while managing subject matter experts, reviews, editing, graphics, formatting, and assembly. This role will maintain quality control, ensure compliance, and execute post-submission activities. They will complete proposals on time and on budget while meeting government requirements.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive proposal management plans (PMP) that outline the strategy, schedule, resources, and processes required to efficiently develop and submit a compelling proposal
• Manage the key elements of the PMP to include proposal schedule, roles and responsibilities, content development plans, logistics, budget, compliance matrix, style guide, communications protocols, lessons learned, and post-submission activities
• Use content management tools, including AI tools, to draft proposal documents
• Create compliant outlines and cross-reference matrices, and effectively manage support staff when assigned (writers, editors, designers, production specialists)
• Lead kickoff meetings to outline logistics, responsibilities, and development schedule
• Manage subject matter experts to develop compliant and compelling content
• Manage the creation of oral presentations and collaborate with broader proposal team for rehearsals and preparation
• Ensure proposals comply with all RFP requirements
• Facilitate all color team reviews from pre-RFP draft to White Glove/final submission
• Manage editing, graphics, formatting, assembly, production, and delivery
• Lead post-submission debriefs, win assessments, and lessons learned
• Support the workflow for proposal archiving and knowledge management systems
• Utilize MS Project or similar tools to manage proposals

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 Federal, state, or local government proposal management experience leading projects $50M+
• Experience with MS Project or similar project management software
• Experience with AI tools
• Experience following industry best practices for proposal management and willingness to learn and follow Optum Serve proposal management best practices
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint)
• Proven exceptional writing, editing, organizational, and time management skills
• Proven to be detail-oriented with ability to manage quality control reviews

Preferred Qualifications:

• Shipley certified in proposal management
• Experience with healthcare, IT, or healthcare consulting proposals
• Experience with Responsive or other proposal content management database

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.