Government Proposal Writer

ABOUT PERFORMANT:

At Performant, we're focused on helping our clients achieve their goals by providing technology-enabled services which identify improper payments and recoup or prevent losses due to errant billing practices. We are the premier independent healthcare payment integrity company in the US and a leader across several markets, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Healthcare. Through this important work we accomplish our mission: To offer innovative payment accuracy solutions that allow our clients to focus on what matter most - quality of care and healthier lives for all.

If you are seeking an employer who values People, Innovation, Integrity, Fun, and fostering an Ownership Culture - then Performant is the place for you!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Government Proposal Writer is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of high-quality, compliant and competitive proposals in response to state and federal government procurements and/or solicitations. This role is critical to Performant's success in securing contracts with federal and state agencies, particularly within Medicare, Medicaid and other public sector health programs. The Government Proposal Writer will collaborate cross-functionally to manage proposal strategy, content development, compliance and submission, ensuring alignment with government procurement standards and Performant's business objectives.

Key Responsibilities to include:

• Lead full lifecycle of proposal development for government customers, including federal and state procurements, to include RFPs, RFIs, RFQ, RFx and ITB.

• Assemble and manage cross-functional proposal teams to meet strict government deadlines and ensure compliance with solicitation requirements.

• Interpret complex government procurements to develop opportunity overviews, proposal outlines, content matrices, schedules and project plans.

• Ensure proposals meet all technical, legal and regulatory requirements, including FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific guidelines.

• Develop compelling, compliant and tailored proposal content that clearly articulates Performant's value proposition to government clients.

• Collaborate with legal, finance, operations and subject matter experts to gather and synthesize information into cohesive responses.

• Manage proposal reviews, approvals and final submission processes, including electronic portals (e.g., SAM.gov, state procurement systems).

• Ensure proposal process follows the modified Shipley format as adopted by Performant.

• Maintain proposal templates, boilerplate content and reusable assets to improve efficiency and consistency.

• Conduct regular content reviews with subject matter experts in Performant's proposal management tool, including post-submittal updates to existing library content as appropriate.

• Contribute to marketing and sales initiatives targeting government agencies, including presentations and unsolicited proposals.

• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with information security protocols throughout the proposal process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed:

• Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills with the ability to translate technical content into persuasive narratives.

• Strong written communication proficiency including technical and professional writing/editing, as well as developing presentation materials used for sales and other external audiences.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly learn, align with and communicate Performant's business.

• Strong project management skills, including scheduling, resource coordination and milestone tracking.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with a process mindset.

• Proven ability to lead complex proposal efforts under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

• Demonstrated success managing multiple dynamic cross-functional projects simultaneously.

• Proven ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams where collaboration and the knowledge transfer process are critical for success.

• Demonstrate initiative and innovation to drive excellent results.

• Ability to deal well with ambiguity, unpredictable schedules/tight timelines and to handle risk and adversity.

• Demonstrate sound judgment and decision making.

• Drive positive business results given direction in the form of assigned goals and objectives.

• Mindset of continuous improvement and adapts quickly to change.

• Strong proficiency in MS Office application tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel); knowledge of Loopio and/or similar proposal management software.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced working environment.

• Ability to learn and build knowledge within the organization quickly.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, public administration or related field (or equivalent experience may be considered).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in proposal writing, with a strong focus on or familiarity with government procurements (e.g. RFPs, etc).

• Deep understanding of government procurement processes, regulations and compliance requirements.

• Experience using Loopio is highly desired.

• Experience leading complex proposal efforts under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

• Experience in healthcare, particularly with Medicare, Medicaid or other public health programs, is highly preferred.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Experience with Shipley proposal management process is preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Performant offers a wide range of benefits to help support a healthy work/life balance. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage options, life insurance coverage, 401(k) savings plans, paid family/parental leave, 11 paid holidays per year, as well as sick time and vacation time off annually. For more information about our benefits package, please refer to our benefits page on our website or ask your Talent Acquisition contact during an interview.

Physical Requirements & Additional Notices:

If working in a hybrid or fully remote setting, access to reliable, secure high-speed Internet at your home office location is required. Proof of such may be required prior to an offer being made. It is the Employee's responsibility to maintain this Internet access at their home office location.

The following is a general summary of the physical demands and requirements of an Office/Clerical/Professional or similar job, whether completed remotely at a home office or in a typical on-site professional office environment. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, as physical demands of each individual job may vary.

• Regularly sits at a desk during scheduled shift, uses office phone or headset provided by the Company for phone calls, making outbound calls and answering inbound return calls using an office phone system; views a computer monitor, types on a keyboard and uses a computer mouse.

• Regularly reads and comprehends information in electronic (computer) or paper form (written/printed).

• Regularly sit/stand 8 or more hours per day.

• Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 10lbs.

Performant is a government contractor and subject to compliance with client contractual and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to, Drug Free Workplace, background requirements, and other clearances (as applicable). As such, the following requirements will or may apply to this position:

• Must submit to, and pass, a pre-hire criminal background check and drug test (applies to all positions). Ability to obtain and maintain client required clearances, as well as pass regular company background and/or drug screenings post-hire, may be required for some positions.

• Some positions may require the total absence of felony and/or misdemeanor convictions. Must not appear on any state/federal debarment or exclusion lists.

• Must complete the Performant Teleworker Agreement upon hire and adhere to the Agreement and all related policies and procedures.

• Other requirements may apply.

All employees and contractors for Performant Financial may and/or will have access to Sensitive, Proprietary, Confidential and/or Public data. As such, all employees and contractors will have ownership and responsibility to report any violations to the Confidentiality and Integrity of Sensitive, Proprietary, Confidential and/or Public data at all times. Violations to Performant's policy related to the Confidentiality or Integrity of data may be subject to disciplinary actions up to and including termination.

Performant is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Performant will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if you believe a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Performant's Human Resources team to discuss further.

Our diversity makes Performant unique and strengthens us as an organization to help us better serve our clients. Performant is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, military service status, political belief status, or any other consideration made unlawful by law.

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