Proposal Operations Specialist Jobs

Maven is the largest virtual clinic for women's and family health, offering continuous, holistic care for fertility and family building through maternity, parenting, pediatrics and menopause. Maven's award-winning digital programs are trusted by leading employers and health plans to reduce costs and drive better maternal health outcomes, as well as enhance DE&I in benefits programs. Founded in 2014 by CEO Kate Ryder, Maven has been recognized as Fast Company's #1 Most Innovative Health Company and has grown to 15 million lives covered. Maven has raised $300 million in funding from leading investors including General Catalyst, Sequoia, Oak HC/FT, Dragoneer Investment Group and Lux Capital.
An award-winning culture working towards an important mission – Maven Clinic is a recipient of over 30 workplace and innovation awards, including:

• Great Place to Work certified (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
• Built In LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Award (2022)
• Built In Best Places to Work (2023)
• Fortune Best Workplaces NY (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
• Fast Company Most Innovative Companies (2020, 2023)
• Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators (2022)
• CNBC Disruptor 50 List (2022, 2023)
• TIME 100 Most Influential Companies (2023)

We are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Proposal Operations Specialist to join our Proposal Operations team. In this role, you will report to the Senior Proposal Operations Manager and play a crucial role in supporting our proposal management efforts. The ideal candidate will have intermediate knowledge and skills in various areas, including enterprise software, business principles, project management, data analytics, and communication. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality proposals and contribute to the growth of our organization.
Responsibilities:

• Lead proposal management efforts for simple small and mid-sized opportunities, while assisting with the management of complex or high-value enterprise and jumbo efforts under close supervision.
• Identify and summarize proposal requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of client needs and expectations.
• Finalize all documents for production, ensuring proper formatting and order for submission.
• Create project management schedules, meeting agendas, and meeting notes, ensuring all necessary documentation is organized and easily accessible.
• Schedule meetings with key proposal contributors, create a collaborative environment, and manage project timelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Intermediate expertise with tools like Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Workspace.
• Intermediate data analytics skills, including data cleaning, sorting and filtering, formulas and functions, data visualization, data analysis functions, data tables and PivotTables, data validation and conditional formatting, data analysis tools, data query and external data connections, macros and automation.
• Intermediate cross-functional communication skills, capable of collaborating with diverse teams.
• Intermediate project management and time management skills.
• Intermediate general writing skills with a strong grasp of grammar and writing best practices.
• Intermediate organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate ability to index and locate company data.
• Enthusiasm for learning about sales and proposal contexts.
• 4+ years of professional work experience
• Intermediate research skills with the ability to apply new information effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Expert computer skills and a quick learner of new software.
• Intermediate understanding of enterprise software such as SFDC, Loopio, etc.
• 2+ years of experience as a proposal management specialist or in a similar role, preferably in a commercial team setting.
• Intermediate understanding of business principles and project risk identification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the healthcare industry, digital health, and/or family benefits.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment managing multiple simultaneous projects.
• CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification is a plus.
• Experience with Salesforce and proposal portal platforms.
• Operational mindset with experience optimizing systems and processes.

For candidates in NYC, CO, or CA, the base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $110,000 per year. You will also be entitled to receive stock options and benefits. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, and skillset.
At Maven we believe that a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you do not have experience in all of the areas detailed above, we hope that you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams.
Benefits & Perks:
We are reimagining what a supportive workplace looks like, from the inside out. On top of standards such as employer-covered health, dental, and insurance plan options, and generous PTO, we offer an all-of-you, inclusive approach to benefits:

• Whole-self care through wellness partnerships
• 401K matching for US-based employees (immediately vesting)
• Weekly breakfast, lunch, and get-togethers
• Udemy, annual professional development stipend, and access to a personal career coach through Maven
• 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave, flexible time upon return, and $1.5K/mo for 2 months, new parent stipend (for Mavens who've been with us at least six months)
• Maven for Mavens: access to the full platform and specialists, including care for everything from mental health, reproductive health, family planning, pediatrics.

These benefits are applicable to Maven Clinic Co., US-based, full-time employees only. 1099/Contract Providers are ineligible for these benefits.
Maven is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Maven is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Maven Clinic interview requests and job offers only originate from an @mavenclinic.com email address (e.g [email protected]). Maven Clinic will never ask for sensitive information to be delivered over email or phone. If you receive a scam issue or a security issue involving Maven Clinic please notify us at: [email protected]. For general and additional inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].