PROPOSAL WRITER

Palco is a visionary company pioneering an emerging health-care movement that empowers people with disabilities and those aging to live independent and quality lives. Made possible by our amazing team, Palco provides technology and financial services to aid individuals and their families to thrive in their home and communities. Partnered with government agencies and fortune 500 managed care organizations across the country, we are dedicated to creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people that count on them. We are a highly organized company that offers a solid work/life balance, autonomy, generous paid time off, bonus potential, and career advancement opportunities. Our staff make long-lasting impact on the lives of people every day.

The Proposal Writer is responsible for proposal project management and writing of Requests for Proposal (RFP) for government and health care proposals, specifically for state, managed care organizations, and local agencies. Work will be focused on self-directed programs across the country and opportunities within the Financial Management Services (FMS) sector.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in crafting winning proposals for State and Managed Care contracts, experience with self-direction, and capable of submitting and managing proposals. Also, the ideal candidate will be skilled in managing the proposal process from end to end, including submitting proposals in the proper format. This role involves close collaboration with multiple business units, especially operations, compliance, sales, and the executive team.

The position requires three years of experience in proposal writing and proficiency in Word, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint. This is a fully remote position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with leadership and other Palco divisions/departments to develop and articulate compelling, clear, and measurable proposals.
• Attention to detail to create well-written, compliant proposals. Submit on time with required internal coordination.
• Manage the proposal process from end to end, including submitting proposals in the proper format using the established company template and brand standards.
• Responsible for monitoring RFP releases and business opportunities for continuous company growth.
• Gather content from a variety of sources and put into a coherent package with one voice and consistent themes throughout the proposal.
• Create and execute quarterly and annual business development plans to support company growth goals.
• Develop proposal content around unique solutions, outcomes, and benefits, based on a win strategy.
• Write, revise, and edit drafts of proposal responses (including executive summaries; technical and management approaches; past performance; and personnel qualifications/resumes)
• Edit documents and technical literature prepared by other staff members for content, coverage, clarity, and voice consistency, recommending revisions and editorial standards as appropriate.
• Take primary responsibility in responding to RFPs and writing professional and compelling grants, proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, and other matters related to business needs.
• Other duties (as assigned): Support pipeline development, attend meetings, site visits occasionally, etc.
• Support the creation of Requests for Information (RFIs) responses, and similar documentation.
• Consult with clients and understand clients’ needs as it relates to Palco services and operational delivery.
• Consult and engage with community partnerships and develop relationships for collaboration and reputation growth.

Skills and Attributes

• Communicates effectively with a range of individuals with varying backgrounds, abilities and disabilities and communication styles, using person-centered techniques in all interactions.
• Handles difficult or unusual situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Works effectively and efficiently on a deadline.
• Mission driven for impact, cares about building something that can touch everyone.
• Consults with peers or upper management on complex and unusual problems.
• Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks.
• Ability to be proactive and work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must possess basic skills with Adobe, Microsoft Word, Office, PowerPoint, email, and internet.
• Ability to learn and navigate a variety of technology platforms for task management, outreach documentation, and follow-up monitoring such as CRM, Confluence, OneDrive, and others.
• Must be able to exercise tact and discretion under a variety of stressors.
• Must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines, sometimes multiple deadlines and projects occurring simultaneously.
• Must understand and adhere to our company’s Mission and Core Values.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Technical Writing, Marketing or related field.
• The position requires three years of experience in proposal writing and proficiency in Word, Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint.

Join Us

This position is remote/work-from-home role. Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday.

Company benefits designed for you:

• Generous Paid time off.
• Quarterly/Annual bonus potential.
• Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
• Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
• Paid Training: Earn while you learn, and continue to grow with access to internal and external learning opportunities.
• Great Work Environment: We are proud of our company culture of collaboration and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts.

When you join Palco, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s, the people we serve, and your own. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our team. We strive to create a culture where you can:

• Bring your authentic self to work.
• Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally.
• Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support.
• Experience work/life balance.
• Feel value and a greater purpose through the work you do.

Palco, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis.