• Oversee the RFI and RFP process, serving as central point of contact for coordinating and combining proposal drafts from all contributors • Heavily customize proposals to illustrate the company’s value proposition while illustrating an understanding of each client’s unique needs • Communicate clearly to Sales when RFP materials are ready for submission and provide links to all submission materials • Collaborate with the Strategy, Revenue, and Sales teams to gather track down responses to RFP questions that aren’t readily available • Review, edit, and customize proposal drafts, qualitative supplemental documents, and executive summaries to produce a final product with a consistent voice • Ensure new responses are sent to the Content Database for future usage • Cross-train and contribute to other areas of SmithRx in the RFP off-season (typically October – December) such as implementation, contracting, or other areas as needed

• Support the development of proposals that reflect our technical excellence and client-focused approach • Partner with technical teams to organize, draft, edit, format, and deliver compliant, compelling proposals across a range of environmental and engineering disciplines • Review RFPs/RFQs and develop compliance matrices, outlines, and response plans • Coordinate proposal kickoffs, timelines, and task tracking with internal teams • Draft, edit, and refine proposal narratives, executive summaries, and project descriptions • Ensure proposals are compliant, well-organized, and aligned with key win themes • Apply consistent branding and formatting; produce polished PDFs and print-ready materials • Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate content, and knowledge-management resources • Support post-submission tasks such as interview materials and proposal analytics

Develop strategic proposals in response to low to moderate complexity RFPs. Serve as proposal strategist by leading RFP strategy meetings that include appropriate corporate and field business partners and senior level management to develop proposal responses that are both compliant and compelling. Develops proposals in response to RFPs received for clients and prospects in strategic business units Responsible for collaborating with corporate and sales business partners to develop the most compelling proposals based on analysis of RFP requirements, client attributes, and related data points Manage multiple concurrent RFPs, requiring outside resources and crossing divisions to produce the most effective, competitively positioned, client-focused proposals Serve as project manager on each proposal and consult with corporate and division partners to develop compelling proposal content Develop, document, and manage proposal projects to ensure role clarity and timely response for each RFP Evaluate and interpret RFP requirements/questions, as well as effective use of client-required systems (i.e., online RFP applications, etc.) Understand and leverage product and competitor knowledge to customize client-focused content for each assigned proposal Ensure all proposals are consistent with market positioning and approved key messages Write and edit copy for strategic proposals Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related experience 2+ years’ experience in related communications work for a variety of mediums and customizing content to targeted audiences for technical or proposal writing Demonstrated ability to use creative ideas to enhance communications projects Project management, analytical, and problem-solving ability Verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to speak in group situations with clear and concise communication Strong writing, editing, communication, presentation, organization, and planning skills Ability to organize individual responsibilities for multiple tasks, resulting in the timely and accurate completion and delivery of tasks Proficiency with word processing, flowcharts, and spreadsheet applications Excellent interpersonal skills to foster cooperation amongst business partners and coordinate internal as well as external resource/workload Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties Ability to work with individuals from all levels of organization Proficient in word processing and desktop publishing applications #LI-VISIONCARE Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. Salary Ranges: $58,656.00 - $92,328.00 VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws. Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information. We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters. Click here to learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities. As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees.  VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.

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