Role Description The Senior Grant Writer with advanced skills in fundraising strategy, program design, or internal infrastructure, in proposal development, work planning/time management, client coordination, and prospect research, will assist with the execution of the development department's strategy. S/he will report to the Director of Grant Writing. - Identify new funding prospects aligned to your clients' strategy and produce detailed research summaries to present viable opportunities to your clients. - Write, submit, and manage grant proposals. - Furnish prospective funders with supporting documents. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather the necessary data, impact stories, and support documentation for grant applications. Qualifications - A proven track record in grant writing, fundraising, or foundation relations, ideally within non-profit or social impact sectors. - Exceptional writing, storytelling, and project management abilities. Attention to detail is a must! - A deep commitment to Solution Community's mission of fostering global collaboration and compassion. - The ability to work effectively within a diverse, multicultural team. - Proactive and self-motivated, capable of managing tasks independently in a remote setting. - Open-minded with healthy life values, proactive, reliable, courteous, creative, team-oriented, and flexible. - Committed to the volunteer position, understanding the role is unpaid, and success is not guaranteed. - An expert in your domain, but ready to wear multiple hats. Benefits - Global Collaboration: Partner with world leaders and strategists from the Forbes 2000 Global Legends. - Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to global causes, making measurable differences. - Cultural Richness: Work with a vibrant, multicultural team spanning Ukraine to Brazil and the UK to India. - Empowering Environment: Flourish in a culture that values compassion, integrity, innovation, and collaboration. - Flexible Work Life: Manage your tasks from anywhere in the world with complete autonomy. - Growth and Learning: Evolve personally and professionally alongside industry mavens. - Lasting Recognition: After dedicated collaboration, receive a shining recommendation that enhances your career trajectory. Company Description We are an international nonprofit, pioneering an innovative social platform dedicated to enabling actionable change. With volunteers from over 60 countries, we are a testament to the power of global collaboration. Our team members bring experiences from some of the world's most successful companies, including Apple, Toyota, Walmart, Meta, and many others, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and passion. Solution Community is now officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity! Our Mission: To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world's social problems. We are the bridge that connects non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations. Our Vision: Imagine a world where every person can thrive - a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are turning that vision into reality, driving transformative change that reshapes the future.

Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. Proposal Strategist Role Summary 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. These requests include client specifications, bid forms, requirements, finalist questionnaires, follow-up questions, etc. 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. The Proposal Strategist owns the end-to-end questionnaire response for medical, stop loss, retiree, behavioral, and onsite health services. The optimal candidate 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. This individual may interact with internal and external SMEs as needed. This individual is part of Cigna's U.S. Commercial RFP Strategy and Operations team. This position primarily supports G&E business but may also be expected to provide cross-support to other business types and sales segments as needed. Critical Role Components With effective project and resource management, this individual collaborates closely with sales, presale, content teams, and other matrix partners to support the bid process for both prospective and existing Cigna clients. The Proposal Strategist owns the questionnaire response, responding in a way that portrays Cigna's enterprise strategy as well as client-specific strategy. This individual manages matrix partner relationships, sets timetables and deadlines, and communicates strategy to ensure the final questionnaire meets broker/client and sales specifications. As a critical player in the RFP process, he/she also ensures the final product is of high quality, depicts Cigna's value proposition, and resonates with our audience. - Manage the proposal process, in conjunction with assigned Presale Analyst, from initial proposal receipt to construction of the final proposal and production of the client binders. - Review the questionnaire for tone, flow and accuracy. All responses should be current, correct and complete in a deadline driven environment. - A strong and growing understanding of the Government Segment, including the sales structure and dedicated specialized resources. - Understanding of procurement-based proposal requirements, driving proposal development to meet customer requirements, and partnering with Matrix Partners as required. - Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of Cigna products, administrative processes and new initiatives as they are introduced to assist Sales and the Proposal teams in the completion of RFPs. - Set-up and facilitate strategy calls for assigned proposals demonstrating product knowledge and understanding of the government procurement process. Provide a prepared agenda prior to the call; add strategic direction during the call and manage post strategy call notes including customer specific issues. - Identify and outsource questions requiring exclusive responses in a timely fashion to the appropriate Content Writer. Responsible for final customer product, ensuring responsiveness to requirements and articulation of Cigna's responses. - Effectively manage timeline and negotiate delivery dates with Sales, Content Writers, and Matrix Partners and provide alternative solutions to meet their needs. - Provide timely and consistent communication to Sales, Matrix Partners and Content Writers, both written and verbal - Respond to client questionnaires by providing unique responses that clearly highlight sales strategy, address the client’s key buying criteria and display Cigna’s competitive advantage in the marketplace. - Drive for binders/submission to be as complete as possible. Minimize the activities that Matrix Partners (e.g. Sales) are required to handle prior to delivery. - Own and ensure the final proposal binder/submission meets the requirements of the government bid, e.g., format, layout, legal requirements, scope of services, terms and conditions, procurement requirements, signature forms, etc. and is ready on the day the case is scheduled to ship. - Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously, effectively managing proposal development and delivery timelines. Qualifications Your skills, experience, talent, and creativity enable us to develop the meaningful, innovative solutions our customers value and expect. That’s why we are committed to recruiting, motivating and nurturing the best and the brightest. So, what does it take to be an ideal candidate for this role? - 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; we’ll train the right candidate) - 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 If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 31 - 51 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here. About Cigna Healthcare Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response. The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role provides a pivotal opportunity to support the creation of compliant, compelling, and competitive proposals in the defense and national security space. You will manage key aspects of the proposal lifecycle, coordinating schedules, document repositories, and contributor inputs to ensure quality and timeliness. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you will act as the central point of contact for subject matter experts, subcontractors, and partners, while proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions. Your work will directly impact proposal success and client satisfaction, ensuring that submissions are accurate, complete, and aligned with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while engaging cross-functionally. - Coordinate proposal schedules, compliance matrices, outlines, and annotated outlines in partnership with Proposal Managers. - Manage proposal repositories (e.g., SharePoint, Teams) to ensure version control, security, and proper documentation. - Track progress against milestones, identify potential risks or delays, and recommend corrective actions. - Organize logistics for kickoff meetings, daily standups, color team reviews, and executive reviews. - Serve as the primary liaison for proposal contributors, including SMEs, partners, and subcontractors, issuing and tracking data calls. - Integrate inputs from multiple contributors, ensuring completeness and compliance with RFx requirements. - Support drafting and formatting of non-technical content, including resumes, past performance, and organizational charts. - Coordinate with graphics and production teams for final assembly, quality checks, and submission readiness. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Communications, English, or related field) or equivalent experience. - 2–5 years of experience in proposal coordination, ideally within Federal or DoD contracting environments. - Familiarity with DoD/Federal acquisition processes and APMP/Shipley methodologies. - Proficiency in collaboration and compliance tools (SharePoint, Teams, Adobe Acrobat) and willingness to leverage AI-enabled tools. - Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate inputs independently and recommend corrective actions. - Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams. - U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a clearance may be necessary. - Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Benefits - Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. - Continuing education assistance and professional development opportunities. - Comprehensive healthcare benefits package options. - 401(k) with employer matching. - Generous time off policy and federally recognized holidays. - Collaborative, inclusive, and growth-focused work environment.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and detail-oriented writer to contribute to high-impact government capture and proposal initiatives. As a Capture Proposal Writer, you will translate complex technical ideas into clear, persuasive narratives that help secure government contracts, grants, and research opportunities. Working closely with cross-functional teams—including sales, product, engineering, and government relations—you will craft compelling value propositions that address customer needs and evaluation criteria. The position requires both strategic thinking and strong writing expertise to influence stakeholders and improve the probability of winning competitive bids. In addition, you will help build scalable content frameworks and repositories that support future proposals and leverage emerging tools such as AI to enhance content development. - Develop and write high-quality proposal content that translates technical concepts into clear, persuasive solutions aligned with customer needs. - Collaborate with subject matter experts, product teams, and sales leaders to gather information and shape compelling narratives for government proposals. - Author and contribute to white papers, position papers, thought leadership materials, unsolicited proposals, and strategic shaping documents. - Create differentiating messaging and value propositions that strengthen competitive RFP responses and proactive proposals. - Translate complex technologies into business value and mission-focused outcomes understandable to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Establish and maintain scalable content processes, templates, and repositories to improve proposal efficiency and consistency. - Support and coach internal contributors to strengthen proposal writing quality and alignment with evaluation criteria. - Evaluate and implement tools or technologies, including AI-driven solutions, to improve the quality, speed, and scalability of proposal development. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, technical writing, or a related field. - 6+ years of experience in technical writing, proposal development, strategic content creation, or related roles. - Proven ability to develop persuasive value propositions and translate complex technical concepts into accessible messaging. - Experience writing proposals or supporting capture efforts related to government contracts, grants, or research initiatives. - Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical, product, and business teams. - Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a focus on clarity, persuasion, and strategic impact. - U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance. - Familiarity with federal procurement processes, contracting vehicles, or regulations such as FAR/DFARS is a plus. - Experience implementing content frameworks, knowledge repositories, or AI-enabled writing tools is highly valued. Benefits - Competitive compensation package. - Remote work environment with distributed collaboration. - Opportunities to work on mission-driven projects supporting government and national security initiatives. - Professional growth in a fast-scaling technology environment. - Access to innovative tools and technologies that enhance content development and collaboration.