Proposal Support Analyst-Dental/Vision/Supplemental Products_

Bloomfield

Position Purpose:

Create professional, accurate, and value-oriented proposal responses that meet the client specifications and buying characteristics, specific to integrated and standalone Dental/Vision/Supplemental opportunities. Clearly reflect Cigna's Dental/Vision/Supplemental, marketing and integration strategy throughout the RFP process.

Primary Accountabilities:

+ Own the coordination and completion of all Cigna Dental/Vision/Supplemental proposal materials, ensuring all deadlines are met.

+ Maintain and display thorough knowledge of existing Cigna Dental/Vision/Supplemental products, administrative processes, and new initiatives (products, benefits, sales selling focus) as they are introduced.

+ Have a complete understanding of the Sales segment alignments (National, O/U500, Government and Payer) as well as the selling and RFP process styles of each segment and/or Salesperson.

+ Add to and/or lead the strategic direction of the RFP preparation/coordination by performing the necessary research of the client/industry/competition, and leveraging knowledge of Cigna Dental/Vision/Supplemental products and initiatives.

+ Customize the RFP for the client’s needs/Hot Buttons/Renewals (applying strategy).

+ Offer alternatives and suggestions to position Cigna in a more positive light (add value).

+ Effectively negotiate delivery dates, turnaround times and RFP response coordination with Sales, and provide alternative solutions to meet their needs if necessary.

+ Identify questions requiring unique responses and own/create/develop answers with others to address the question (individual and collaborative customization of RFP specific to the client).

+ Drive for newer, better, and faster ways of completing each RFP, seeking opportunities to add consultative value to each RFP.

+ Create compelling graphics, charts and other exhibits as often as possible using all tools at disposal to create enhanced RFP responses.

+ Edit and finalize proposal responses for completeness and conformance to case specifics, prior to shipping. Underwriting and Sales responses should include language developed by you (library responses and/or customization). Sales and underwriting should only need to review responses for accuracy.

+ Own and ensure that the final overall binder review is conducted on the day the case ships. Drive for binders to be as complete as possible, minimizing the activities that matrix partners (e.g. Sales) are required to handle prior to delivery to broker.

+ Provide timely and consistent communication to matrix partners, both written and verbal; obtain information needed to support RFP’s and offer feedback to matrix partners on information provided regarding the impact (negative and/or positive) to the sales process. Drive improvement to the RFP process; enhancing customization, streamlining processes and building strong relationships with our customers (Sales).

+ Own and/or support process improvement projects and department priorities within PM. Year-round engagement with library team, as well as continuous involvement and ownership of library Dental/Vision/Supplemental-related content improvements. Consistently strive to ensure library is robust (minimize need for SME outreach), current, accurate, user friendly/efficient and contains responses that meet PM and Sales standards.

**Qualifications:**

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. The individual should demonstrate strong project management, negotiation, writing and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with Dental/Vision/Supplemental benefit concepts, Cigna HealthCare products, and industry experience is a plus. Detail oriented, organized, excellent time management and customer service skills. Strong personal computing skills, emphasizing on Microsoft Office suite of programs.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 28 - 42 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

**About Cigna Healthcare**

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

_Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws._

_If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email:_ [email protected]_ _for support. Do not email_ [email protected]_ _for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response._

_The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State._