Manager, Proposal Development

Proposal Development Manager

Virginia Beach, VA

This is a leadership position on the RFP / Proposal Team. This individual will be responsible for leading a team of proposal professionals in developing and delivering quality, compelling proposals including pre-submission and post-submission processes for RFPs in collaboration with Marketing and Sales team members and subject matter experts throughout the organization. They will also oversee pipeline tracking, competitive analysis, and other facets of procurement. This individual will focus on ensuring the team represents the organization through an advanced understanding of the company's mission and vision, community presence, core products and services, and advancements. They will develop and implement continuous content and process improvements and standardization, execute on strategic initiatives, lead professional development, strengthen interpersonal relationships, champion a positive work environment focused on teamwork and integrity, and uphold the internal and external reputation of the team. They should thrive under strict deadlines and be dedicated to serving and advocating for team members. This position is remote with occasional in-office work at the Virginia Beach headquarters for team meetings, networking, and print production as needed.

Education : BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree - REQUIRED

Certification / Licensure : No specific certification or licensure requirements

Experience : 3 years min supervisory experience - REQUIRED

Complex project management experience - preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including strong presentation abilities.

Healthcare experience - preferred

Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 130 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 30,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named to IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018), and was recognized by Forbes as a "Best Employer for New Grads" (2022), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022, 2023), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020).

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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

Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

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.

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.