Proposal Technical Specialist Job in Phoenix, Arizona US
Proposal Technical Specialist
Job Description POSITION SUMMARY Support the growth of Aetna membership by creating and maintaining proposal database responses that reflect Aetnas current capabilities. Acts as department focal point for assigned subject, ensuring timely update and dissemination of information as appropriate. Responsible for developing and preparing responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and requests for application (RFAs). The Proposal Technical Specialist will work closely with various departments within the company to research questions in the proposal and gather required information/data. Additionally will draft, edit and format RFP responses, as well as, manage the process and coordinate the efforts of all involved to meet stringent deadlines. EDUCATION The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCES Office Support/Correspondence / Reports/4-6 Years Office Support/Document production distribution/4-6 Years TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCES Desktop Tools/Microsoft Word/4-6 Years/Power User Desktop Tools/Microsoft Excel/4-6 Years/End User Desktop Tools/Microsoft PowerPoint/4-6 Years/End User Desktop Tools/Microsoft Visio/4-6 Years/End User Desktop Tools/Adobe Acrobat Suite v5/4-6 Years/Power User REQUIRED SKILLS General Business/Turning Data into Information/FOUNDATION Service/Providing Solutions to Constituent Needs/FOUNDATION Leadership/Collaborating for Results/ADVANCED DESIRED SKILLS Leadership/Developing and Executing Strategy/FOUNDATION ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION o Ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to perform complex layout and formatting functions using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint in a Windows environment o Must be proficient in the use of styles, tables, templates and formatting of documents o Must be able to develop document layouts specific to individual submittals o Candidate must demonstrate ability to produce precise, graphically appealing documents, with knowledge and understanding of visual composition and appropriate use of color o Ideal candidate will have previous desktop publishing experience o Professional communication skills (verbal and written) grammar and composition o Presentation ability for interaction with Executive Level Personnel o Knowledge of Project Management Theories/Skills o Experience managing multiple documents and the versions of the documents o Time management skills o Detail oriented o Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction Please note that benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position. Aetna does not permit the use of tobacco related products or drugs in the workplace.