Manager, Proposal Development Sentara Health Administration, Inc. Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time $79,497.60 - $132,496.00 a year 15 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid parental leave Caregiver leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching 403(b) Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Sales proposal development Management Supervising experience Bidding project phase Proposal writing Bachelor's degree Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing projects Cross-functional team management Project stakeholder communication Stakeholder relationship building Cross-functional communication Stakeholder management Full Job Description City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days)

Overview:

Overview The Proposal Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end proposal development process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and competitive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other business opportunities. This role supports Employer Solutions, Occupational Health, Onsite Health Services, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and Medicaid-related vendor management initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, healthcare industry experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end proposal management from opportunity identification through final submission. Analyze RFPs, RFIs, and other procurement documents to ensure compliance with customer requirements. Develop and maintain proposal timelines, project plans, and submission schedules. Coordinate cross-functional teams, including operations, clinical, business development, legal, compliance, and executive leadership. Facilitate communication with senior leadership and executive stakeholders throughout the proposal lifecycle. Manage proposal documentation, content libraries, and version control processes. Identify potential risks, issues, and compliance concerns and escalate appropriately. Oversee proposal production, formatting, quality assurance, and submission activities. Lead proposal meetings and track action items to ensure adherence to deadlines. Maintain and enhance proposal content libraries to improve efficiency and response quality. Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Communications, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field. (Required) Certification/Licensure APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) Certification preferred. Project Management certification (PMP, CAPM, or equivalent) preferred. Experience Minimum of 5 years of proposal management experience . (Required) Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience . (Required) Demonstrated experience managing complex RFP responses and proposal development projects. (Required) Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. (Required) Experience facilitating cross-functional collaboration and executive-level communications. (Required) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. (Required) We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$79,497.60-$132,496.00. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits:

Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave Emergency Backup Care Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans Life Insurance 401k/403B with Employer Match Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000 Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.