Proposal Writer

Summary
 Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!
Description
 

Position Purpose:

Completes all marketing Requests for Proposals (RFPs)/Request for Information (RFIs) for large group marketing. Develops/maintains databases of information for the RFPs and RFIs.  Collects/analyzes market data and provides management with reports.

Logistics:

This is a hybrid full-time position working (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, at 4101 Percival Rd. Columbia SC, in an office environment.

What You Will Do:

• Completes all RFPS/RFIS from agents, brokers, and consultants. Ensures that proposal responses are accurate, consistent, and responsive and promotes the advantages of our products and services.
• Retrieves information from all functional areas of the health plan and develops/maintains/updates database for these proposal databases.
• Collects/analyzes statistical data regarding proposal activity, and existing/potential products and markets. Designs/prepares/generates and maintains reports that utilizes data to forecast future market conditions and customer preferences. Provides management with detailed reports and makes recommendations for improvement.

To Qualify for This Position, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's Degree OR
• Four years' experience marketing support, sales, market research, communications, and/or data analysis.
• Four years' experience in marketing support, sales, market research, data analysis, and/or communications.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience with Digital Library Management
• Experience with RFP responses
• Health Insurance Experience

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of marketing principles/techniques and the marketplace.
• Good judgment skills.
• Analytical/critical thinking/presentation skills to develop methodologies and processes used to gather and analyze market research data.
• Demonstrated proficiency in editing and writing skills to include spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Microsoft Office.

Work Environment:

• Typical office environment.
• May involve some travel between office buildings.
• May involve some out-of-town travel.

What We can Do for You:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness program and healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition
• Employee Assistance
• Discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure your meet the qualifications.  This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. If the qualifications required proof of semester hours, please attach your transcript to your application.

Management will be conducting interviews with the most qualified candidates, with prioritization give to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.