Proposal Lead - Remote

# Sentara is hiring a Proposal Lead!

This position is fully remote!# # Overview This project manager role is a Proposal Lead for Sentara. This individual will lead end-to-end proposal development—planning, coordinating, and delivering compliant, compelling, and on-time responses to RFPs and related solicitations. They will foster collaboration across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to shape win themes, coordinate content, manage risk and exceptions, and ensure every submission meets requirements and advances strategic objectives.##

Key Responsibilities ###
• Proposal Strategy & Planning:o    Lead RFP preparation, intake, bid/no bid facilitation, and development of proposal strategies and win themes in partnership with Sales and leadership.  o    Translate RFP requirements into a structured plan (outline, compliance matrix, schedule, resource plan).  o    Drive the creation and iteration of custom materials (e.g., Executive Summary) aligned to client needs and differentiators.###
• Schedule, Tasks & Dependency Managemento    Build and manage detailed proposal workplans, timelines, milestones, and ownership across cross functional contributors.  o    Identify and manage constraints and dependencies; maintain visible dashboards for stakeholders.  o    Coordinate parallel work streams for complex submissions with overlapping deadlines.###
• RFP Requirements & Complianceo    Own the compliance matrix; ensure all specifications, forms, certifications, and submission instructions are met.  o    Track Q&A, addenda, and clarifications; adjust plans and content as requirements evolve.  o    Run pre submission quality and compliance checks; ensure packaging, formatting, and final assembly meet all criteria.###
• Cross Functional Leadership & Facilitationo    Facilitate proposal/kickoff meetings, content development sessions, and review cycles.  o    Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts (SMEs) including Actuary/Finance, Operations, Clinical, and other divisions.  o    Serve as central point of contact with Sales for draft development and tracking.###
• Content Orchestration & Qualityo    Orchestrate content development: assign sections, set guidance, and manage version control.  o    Ensure clarity, consistency, brand/style adherence, and persuasive storytelling across proposal.###
• Project Closureo    Conduct retrospectives/lessons learned; document improvements and update templates, playbooks, and libraries.  o    Archive submissions and artifacts according to policy and records requirements.###
• Documentation & Reportingo    Produce status reports and executive updates; maintain traceability from requirements to submitted content.  o    Maintain templates, checklists, and process documentation to drive repeatability and scale.###
• Data, Insights & Continuous Improvemento    Capture win/loss feedback; analyze trends (including public/FOIA data and market signals) to inform future strategies.  o    Investigate, recommend, and lead implementation of improvements to proposal practices, policies, tooling, and templates.###
• Team Leadership & Developmento    Provide day to day leadership of proposals; forecast resource needs; coordinate surge support (writers, editors, designers).  o    Coach writers, vendors, and SMEs on process and quality standards.# Qualifications## Required
• 3–5+ years managing complex proposals and/or large cross functional projects with overlapping deadlines.  
• Demonstrated expertise in project lifecycle management, including compliance, scheduling, cross functional coordination, and stakeholder communications.  
• Strong writing and editing skills; ability to synthesize SME input into clear, persuasive content and executive summaries.  
• Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint/Teams, Asana or similar project management tools).

• Proven ability to lead without formal authority, influence stakeholders, and drive accountability to deadlines.  
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and risk/issue management discipline.## Preferred
• Experience in healthcare/health plan or similarly…