Senior Proposal Analyst

Job DescriptionThe International Business Solutions team brings together International Sales Support, Marketing and Product. Joining forces with these teams will allow you to support the growth of Aetna International membership by leading the development of customer-focused and strategically oriented proposals that focus on financial positioning, product offerings and the Aetna value story. You will be responsible for supporting and developing new business and out to bid opportunities to ensure profitable customers and help grow the business through consultative partnership with our Sales, Underwriting, Network, Legal & Compliance, and Operations teams.The Senior Proposal Analyst is responsible for managing responses for moderate to complex proposals, questionnaires, and ad hoc proposal requests for Aetna Internationals' prospects. The position also resolves proposal issues through project management, research, data gathering, analysis, writing and editing in accordance with brand standards, plain language and internal RFP style guide standards and leads completion of large group and/or custom proposals.What you'll do:Drive strategy discussion for mid-level to complex and/or high visibility prospects by leading strategic discussions of product, program, and network offerings. Accountable for communicating strategy to business partners through proposal and strategy summary documentation, identify the need for or facilitate ongoing discussions.Collaborate with appropriate areas of Aetna International to manage moderate to complex and highly visible proposals with a clear understanding of products, programs and sales strategy.Respond to complex proposal questionnaires using Aetna's library database or creating customized, proposal ready questionnaire responses based on quotation strategy and customer priorities.Gather information from source systems to independently complete proposals, including statistical data and sample materials required for the proposal response.Serve as a team lead providing subject matter expertise and as a liaison for the department and larger sales support community by influencing key partners in order to gather strategic information to fill identified gaps in proposal terpret and understand the needs of the customer and work with other team members to create a compelling, well-articulated value proposition. The candidate will write and edit in accordance with company brand standards, plain language and internal RFP style guide standards.Required Qualifications3-5 years of proposal or project management experience in a sales support capacity.Previous medical insurance industry experience preferred.Must be organized and efficient, detail-oriented and able to reprioritize based on business needs to meet milestones and key deadlines.Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and negotiate across the business and in the external health care environment.Must possess the ability to learn and understand Aetna International's multiple product, program, and network offerings.The position requires an individual who can communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all audiences,resolve problems, prioritize, multi-task, and build and maintain strong relationships with our field organization and subject matter experts throughout the company.The ability to apply the principles of grammar, mechanics, and spelling in written work is criticalProficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).COVID RequirementsCOVID-19 Vaccination RequirementCVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated. You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.Preferred Qualifications5+ years of proposal or project management experience in a sales support capacity.EducationBS/BA or equivalent work experience required.Business OverviewBring your heart to CVS HealthEvery one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.Our Heart At Work Behaviors support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2026-03-07