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Position Summary
The Strategic Proposal Writer is responsible for developing customer-focused, strategically positioned proposal responses. They work on moderately complex proposals and broker/consultant surveys/RFIs for our corporate constituents (brokers/consultants, prospects and customers). The candidate will write and edit in accordance with company brand standards, plain language and internal RFP style guide standards as well as apply research and data gathering skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to be creative, apply personal initiative and must be well organized and able to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Develop customer-focused, strategically positioned proposal responses for moderately complex RFPs, RFIs, questionnaires, and broker/consultant surveys.
- Create compelling, persuasive, and accurate proposal content that aligns CVS Health products, programs, and services with customer needs and business strategies.
- Write, edit, and proofread proposal responses in accordance with company brand standards, plain language principles, and internal proposal style guidelines.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts, sales partners, and internal stakeholders to gather information and ensure proposal content is accurate, current, and competitive.
- Interpret customer requirements and develop tailored value propositions that clearly articulate organizational strengths and differentiators.
- Conduct research and data gathering to support proposal development and provide relevant, evidence-based responses.
- Utilize proposal content management databases and established workflows to efficiently respond to customer requests and ad hoc proposal opportunities.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects while effectively balancing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Apply creativity, strategic thinking, and personal initiative to enhance proposal quality and strengthen customer engagement.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with field sales teams, brokers, consultants, and cross-functional business partners.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences across all levels of the organization.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve proposal-related challenges while ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
- Ensure all written materials demonstrate excellence in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and overall business writing standards.
- Contribute to continuous process improvements, content management best practices, and proposal development strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- 1-2 years experience in sales support, marketing, journalism, communications and/or proposal writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the health insurance industry.
- Request For Proposal (RFP) experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet Explorer.
- Proficient writing skills.
- Proven time management abilities.
- Experience managing multiple priorities.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$21.10 - $44.99This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of experience in sales support, marketing, journalism, communications, and/or proposal writing
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- Knowledge of the health insurance industry
- Request for Proposal experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Knowledge of Internet Explorer
- Proficient writing skills
- Proven time management abilities
- Experience managing multiple priorities
CVS Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CVS Health and has not been reviewed or approved by CVS Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with HSA-eligible options, free preventive care, virtual care, and access to MinuteClinic services. Mental-health resources such as counseling support are emphasized, and coverage is often considered solid for full-time colleagues.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5% after one year and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are consistently highlighted in Total Rewards materials. Feedback suggests retirement programs are a meaningful strength within the overall package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings include up to 20 no-cost counseling sessions per issue, backup care, tuition assistance, and substantial in-store discounts, alongside broader wellness tools. These everyday perks expand value beyond base pay and can be especially meaningful for full-time schedules.
CVS Health Insights
What We Do
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
