• Support pursuit management team from opportunity identification through award • Collaborate with Capture and Solutioning team members to fully understand client desires and solutions and translate those into compelling proposal content • Develop the proposal management plan and manage to that plan • Manage and coordinate document control for files • Responsible for identifying, planning, and allocating resource support. • Write and prepare pursuit support artifacts including white papers, presentations, and marketing collateral • Lead proposal development efforts to provide clear, compelling, and compliant written responses that incorporate win strategies • Lead oral proposal development efforts to provide clear, compelling, and compliant presentations, graphics, and scripts that incorporate win strategies win themes, and discriminators • Develop proposal schedules, outlines, color review documentation, kick-off documentation, and compliance matrices • Assess proposal content for integration and consistency of strategies, win themes, and discriminators across sections and volumes. • Work with graphics professionals to manage the development of high-quality and impactful proposal graphics and presentations • Collaborate with business and functional leadership for proposal support and direction • Support the archival of sales and proposal content • Perform all other duties as assigned

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Proposal Strategist supports the sales process by preparing and responding to request for proposal (RFP) questionnaires and other RFP response documents within the Government and Education (G&E) vertical. The qualified individual uses his/her knowledge of Cigna's business and products, together with access to a library of pre-established content and developed relationships with subject matter experts, to create strategically positioned responses and materials that support the win strategy. - Owns the end-to-end questionnaire response for medical, stop loss, retiree, behavioral, and onsite health services. - Drives for better and faster ways to answer as much of the questionnaire as possible using existing resources and personal knowledge of Cigna's business and solutions. - Interacts with internal and external SMEs as needed. - Part of Cigna's U.S. Commercial RFP Strategy and Operations team, primarily supporting G&E business but may provide cross-support to other business types and sales segments as needed. Critical Role Components: - Collaborates closely with sales, presale, content teams, and other matrix partners to support the bid process for both prospective and existing Cigna clients. - Owns the questionnaire response, ensuring it portrays Cigna's enterprise strategy as well as client-specific strategy. - Manages matrix partner relationships, sets timetables and deadlines, and communicates strategy to ensure the final questionnaire meets broker/client and sales specifications. - Ensures the final product is of high quality, depicts Cigna's value proposition, and resonates with the audience. - Manages the proposal process from initial proposal receipt to construction of the final proposal and production of the client binders. - Reviews the questionnaire for tone, flow, and accuracy, ensuring all responses are current, correct, and complete. - Maintains and demonstrates knowledge of Cigna products, administrative processes, and new initiatives. - Sets up and facilitates strategy calls for assigned proposals, providing a prepared agenda and managing post-call notes. - Identifies and outsources questions requiring exclusive responses to the appropriate Content Writer. - Effectively manages timeline and negotiates delivery dates with Sales, Content Writers, and Matrix Partners. - Provides timely and consistent communication to Sales, Matrix Partners, and Content Writers. - Responds to client questionnaires with unique responses that highlight sales strategy and Cigna’s competitive advantage. - Drives for complete binders/submissions, minimizing activities required from Matrix Partners prior to delivery. - Ensures the final proposal binder/submission meets government bid requirements and is ready on the shipping date. - Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously, effectively managing proposal development and delivery timelines. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree, or at least 2 years relevant proposal and/or health care experience (Government experience a plus). - Solid understanding of Cigna's products and services (a plus, but not required; training provided). - Strong writing skills, including ability to create proposal responses from scratch with minimal or no direction. - Critical thinker who can quickly absorb large quantities of information and synthesize into cohesive messaging. - Exceptional verbal communication skills, including ability to facilitate conference calls with large groups. - High degree of organizational ability and strong project management skills. - Strong work ethic, with a drive to learn, collaborative spirit, and can-do/will-do attitude. - Customer focused, with a detail-oriented approach, and not afraid to take on a challenge. - Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Requirements - Internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. Benefits - Comprehensive range of health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. - 401(k) plan. - Company paid life insurance. - Tuition reimbursement. - A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Proposal Analyst to support the preparation, coordination, and submission of federal, state, and local government proposals. This role also includes supporting business capture efforts to identify and qualify new opportunities, contributing to strategic growth initiatives. The Proposal Analyst will work closely with business development, operations, and leadership to analyze solicitation requirements, ensure compliance, and manage proposal development timelines. Key Responsibilities - Proposal Development & Coordination - Analyze RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and Sources Sought notices from government agencies. - Create and maintain proposal compliance matrices and outlines. - Coordinate proposal development activities with subject matter experts, operations teams, and leadership. - Manage proposal schedules and ensure all deadlines are met. - Business Capture Support - Assist in identifying and tracking new government contracting opportunities. - Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support bid/no-bid decisions. - Maintain a database of potential opportunities and assist with capture planning. - Support the development of strategic relationships with government clients and partners. - Compliance & Quality Control - Ensure proposals meet government solicitation requirements and formatting standards. - Review proposal content for accuracy, compliance, and completeness. - Maintain proposal templates, past performance databases, and reusable content. - Proposal Submission - Prepare final proposal packages for submission through government portals. - Ensure all attachments, forms, certifications, and required documentation are included. - Internal Collaboration - Work closely with: - Proposal Manager - Business Development Team - Operations Leadership - Contracts Administration - Assist with proposal debrief analysis and lessons learned. Qualifications - 3–5 years experience in Government Contracting proposal development - Experience responding to federal RFPs and RFQs - Strong understanding of FAR and government procurement processes - Experience with SAM.gov, GovWin, or similar procurement databases - Strong writing, editing, and document formatting skills - High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines - Proficiency in: - Microsoft Word - Excel - PowerPoint - Adobe Acrobat Preferred Qualifications - Experience in security services, facilities management, or professional services proposals - Knowledge of GSA schedules and federal IDIQ contracts - Experience supporting technical and price proposals - Experience in business capture planning and opportunity identification Core Competencies - Proposal compliance management - Government procurement knowledge - Business capture support and opportunity tracking - Deadline-driven project coordination - Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Coordinate and manage the creation of proposals from start to finish, ensuring all sections are completed, formatted correctly, and submitted on time. • Support the proposal team by reviewing and editing draft materials. • Maintain standardized proposal response formats and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local government requirements. • Ensure all mandatory documents, such as forms and certifications, are accurately completed and submitted. • Develop and manage the proposal kickoff deck, aligning teams with the proposal strategy, timelines, and key milestones. • Ensure that the proposal color calendar is updated and serves as a central planning tool throughout the proposal lifecycle. • Assist in the creation and maintenance of the WBS to break down the proposal process into manageable tasks. • Work with internal teams, including technical writers, subject matter experts, and graphic designers, to gather the necessary information for the proposal. • Prepare and present regular proposal updates to leadership, including pipeline metrics, win/loss analysis, and strategic insights. • Contribute to the proposal strategy development, including supporting capture activities and tailoring the proposal to meet the specific requirements of the RFP.