Manager Medicaid Proposal Writing

For roles that are 100% remote or hybrid, you must have access to a reliable high-speed internet connection to support daily job responsibilities. A minimum bandwidth of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is required. Those fully remote associates residing in states where service is required by contract, law, or regulation will be allowed to submit for reimbursement.

Role Overview

The Manager, Medicaid Proposal Writing is the day-to-day lead for the proposal writing team, reporting to the Director, Proposal Writing. This role translates the director’s strategy into clear plans and coaching for writers focused on state Medicaid managed care and other Medicaid government-sponsored health program procurements. The manager oversees assignments, quality, and compliance at the section level, provides hands-on mentoring and feedback, and personally writes and edits priority sections so responses are concise, evaluable, and aligned with Medicaid regulatory and procurement requirements.

The Manager, Medicaid Proposal Writing manages a team of proposal writers (and, as assigned, external writers) with a focus on execution, coaching, and quality. This role significantly influences the clarity, evaluability, and persuasiveness of written responses and section scores on Medicaid managed care and other Medicaid procurements. In addition, the Manager, Proposal Writing serves as the primary daily point of contact for writing questions and issues on active bids, escalating strategic decisions to the Director, Proposal Writing as needed.

Work Arrangement

• This is a 100% Remote position but we prefer you live in EST and CST time zones

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily work of proposal writers, managing assignments, priorities, and timelines for state Medicaid managed care and related Medicaid bids

• Coach writers through planning sessions, redlines, and one-on-one feedback, emphasizing clarity, structure, compliance, and Medicaid evaluation criteria

• Draft and edit complex or high-visibility Medicaid sections, modeling best practices in evaluable, compliant narrative responses

• Ensure sections follow RFP instructions and page limits, reflect agreed win themes and Medicaid-specific proof points, and avoid vague or conflicting claims

• Partner with Proposal Management and Proposal Enablement to create realistic writing workplans, support color-team reviews, and ensure feedback is incorporated into Medicaid narratives

• Collaborate with operations, clinical, quality, and network leaders to accurately capture Medicaid program capabilities and commitments in written responses

• Use and help refine templates, style guides, content libraries, and tools to improve speed, consistency, and clarity for Medicaid responses

• Surface recurring issues, lessons learned, and section-level metrics (e.g., color-team feedback, revision cycles) to the Director, Proposal Writing to drive continuous improvement

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant experience

• At least five (5) or more years ​ of proposal development and/or technical writing experience for large, complex RFPs in a regulated environment, with substantial experience focused on state Medicaid managed care procurements

Other Skills

• Minimum of two (2)+ years in a lead writer, senior writer, or informal people-lead role with demonstrated success coaching and improving writing quality

• Medicaid experience is required: direct experience working on Medicaid managed care and other Medicaid government-sponsored health program procurements, including writing narrative responses for state Medicaid RFPs (e.g., physical health, behavioral health carve-outs, MLTSS, or similar)

• Strong writing and editing skills; able to organize complex Medicaid content into clear, evaluable responses

• Effective coach with the ability to give direct, constructive feedback that builds capability and ownership

• Strong planning and coordination skills; able to manage multiple Medicaid bids and deadlines simultaneously

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint), and content management tools; familiarity with Shipley or APMP-aligned practices a plus

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across levels and functions in a matrixed organization and during peak proposal periods

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays and volunteer events, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents on Day 1, 401(k) Tuition reimbursement and more.

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At AmeriHealth Caritas, we’re passionate about helping people get care, stay well and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in health care solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together we can build healthier communities. If you want to make a difference, we’d like to hear from you.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with more than 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. We offer integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services.

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