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Proposal Writer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, or a related field. Many federal contractors and professional services firms sponsor H-1B workers for this role, making it a viable path for international professionals with strong technical writing backgrounds.
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The PBM Proposal Writer II - ClearScript is responsible for managing, writing, and editing Request for Proposal responses and communications to deliver a finished product that supports ClearScript's strategic efforts to grow and retain key PBM clients. Manage all proposal projects from start to finish, collaborating closely with Sales, Account Management, Clinical, Operations, Compliance, and other subject matter experts to develop accurate, compelling, and compliant responses. Also responsible for maintaining and enhancing the proposal content database by incorporating new products, programs, services, and approved response content to ensure consistent, competitive, and timely submissions. As a member of the proposal team, this individual helps communicate the value of ClearScript's solutions and services while contributing to continuous improvement of proposal processes, content management, and business development efforts. Because proposal activity can fluctuate throughout the year, this position is also expected to provide cross-functional support during periods of lower proposal volume. Responsibilities may include operational, administrative, documentation, research, process improvement, and special project work that supports organizational priorities. The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable, detail-oriented professional with strong project management, communication, and demonstration of basic AI prompting skills who can effectively contribute across multiple business functions while maintaining a high standard of quality and service.
Responsibilities
Proposal and RFP Support Primary Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary proposal writer and project manager for assigned proposals, ensuring best-in-class and timely responses.
- Manages competing priorities and multiple proposal deadlines simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, responsiveness, and quality standards.
- Coordinates, writes, edits, proofreads, and tailors proposal responses to support the identified client-specific requirements, sales strategy, underscore the strengths of ClearScript’s products and services, and ensure proposals are properly delivered in a timely manner.
- Reviews and interprets key proposal requirements to identify issues or concerns requiring review and facilitates resolution with stakeholders prior to submission.
- Facilitates meetings and collaborates with subject matter experts, business partners, and stakeholders to obtain complete, quality, and timely responses to all questions.
- Continuously expands knowledge of ClearScript’s programs and services that are represented in proposals, and the overall PBM industry.
- Design, format, and package professional, client-ready proposal documents, flowcharts, organizational charts, supporting materials, and other proposal related projects that effectively communicate the ClearScript brand and create a polished, visually compelling presentation.
- Manage and maintain the ClearScript proposal response database and proposal management system, ensuring all proposal responses, supporting documents, charts, graphics, and related content are accurate, current, complete, and readily accessible for proposal development and submission activities.
- Responsible for applying feedback received from all submitted proposals, whether successful or not, to make changes necessary to ensure competitiveness of the ClearScript proposal answers and overall offering.
- Responsible for researching and obtaining competitive industry proposal response information and offerings and sharing that knowledge with the ClearScript Development team, and to assist in the decision process in how to most effectively apply that knowledge to the proposal database in order to best position ClearScript for future competitive proposal responses.
Cross-Functional Support Responsibilities During Lower Proposal Volume
During periods of reduced proposal activity, the Proposal Writer will support business operations and other departments through a variety of administrative, analytical, and project-based activities, which may include:
- Assisting with document review, editing, proofreading, and quality assurance activities.
- Supporting account management teams with renewal communications.
- Performing data entry, data validation, and information management tasks.
- Researching industry, market, competitor, and PBM-related trends.
- Supporting implementation, operations, or clinical teams with documentation and project coordination needs.
- Participating in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
- Providing administrative and project support across departments, as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S./B.A. Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or business related-field or equivalent experience
- 3 years Proposal writing experience in healthcare arena
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience serving as the primary writer and project manager for RFPs, RFIs, questionnaires, and finalist presentations.
- Demonstrated success in independently managing multiple complex projects simultaneously without compromising quality.
- Advanced document design, formatting, and visual communication skills, including the ability to create polished, professional, client-ready proposal responses and presentations that align with corporate branding standards.
- Proven ability to be a team player, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing environment.
- Proven self-starter with maturity, poise, and calm under pressure and creative approaches to problem solving.
- Strong proofreading, editing, and document formatting abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Strong understanding of proposal tools, content systems, and governance; ability to improve usability and adoption.
- Ability to leverage approved AI tools and analytics to improve efficiency and response quality.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to problem-solve effectively. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated excellence in customer service.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree
- 3 years Extensive experience in writing proposals for the specialty pharmacy or PBM industry.
- Experience in a high-volume proposal center is a plus.
COMPENSATION
- $77,729.60 - $109,740.80 Annual
INTRODUCTION
The PBM Proposal Writer II - ClearScript is responsible for managing, writing, and editing Request for Proposal responses and communications to deliver a finished product that supports ClearScript's strategic efforts to grow and retain key PBM clients. Manage all proposal projects from start to finish, collaborating closely with Sales, Account Management, Clinical, Operations, Compliance, and other subject matter experts to develop accurate, compelling, and compliant responses. Also responsible for maintaining and enhancing the proposal content database by incorporating new products, programs, services, and approved response content to ensure consistent, competitive, and timely submissions. As a member of the proposal team, this individual helps communicate the value of ClearScript's solutions and services while contributing to continuous improvement of proposal processes, content management, and business development efforts. Because proposal activity can fluctuate throughout the year, this position is also expected to provide cross-functional support during periods of lower proposal volume. Responsibilities may include operational, administrative, documentation, research, process improvement, and special project work that supports organizational priorities. The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable, detail-oriented professional with strong project management, communication, and demonstration of basic AI prompting skills who can effectively contribute across multiple business functions while maintaining a high standard of quality and service.
Responsibilities
Proposal and RFP Support Primary Responsibilities
- Serves as the primary proposal writer and project manager for assigned proposals, ensuring best-in-class and timely responses.
- Manages competing priorities and multiple proposal deadlines simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, responsiveness, and quality standards.
- Coordinates, writes, edits, proofreads, and tailors proposal responses to support the identified client-specific requirements, sales strategy, underscore the strengths of ClearScript’s products and services, and ensure proposals are properly delivered in a timely manner.
- Reviews and interprets key proposal requirements to identify issues or concerns requiring review and facilitates resolution with stakeholders prior to submission.
- Facilitates meetings and collaborates with subject matter experts, business partners, and stakeholders to obtain complete, quality, and timely responses to all questions.
- Continuously expands knowledge of ClearScript’s programs and services that are represented in proposals, and the overall PBM industry.
- Design, format, and package professional, client-ready proposal documents, flowcharts, organizational charts, supporting materials, and other proposal related projects that effectively communicate the ClearScript brand and create a polished, visually compelling presentation.
- Manage and maintain the ClearScript proposal response database and proposal management system, ensuring all proposal responses, supporting documents, charts, graphics, and related content are accurate, current, complete, and readily accessible for proposal development and submission activities.
- Responsible for applying feedback received from all submitted proposals, whether successful or not, to make changes necessary to ensure competitiveness of the ClearScript proposal answers and overall offering.
- Responsible for researching and obtaining competitive industry proposal response information and offerings and sharing that knowledge with the ClearScript Development team, and to assist in the decision process in how to most effectively apply that knowledge to the proposal database in order to best position ClearScript for future competitive proposal responses.
Cross-Functional Support Responsibilities During Lower Proposal Volume
During periods of reduced proposal activity, the Proposal Writer will support business operations and other departments through a variety of administrative, analytical, and project-based activities, which may include:
- Assisting with document review, editing, proofreading, and quality assurance activities.
- Supporting account management teams with renewal communications.
- Performing data entry, data validation, and information management tasks.
- Researching industry, market, competitor, and PBM-related trends.
- Supporting implementation, operations, or clinical teams with documentation and project coordination needs.
- Participating in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
- Providing administrative and project support across departments, as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- B.S./B.A. Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or business related-field or equivalent experience
- 3 years Proposal writing experience in healthcare arena
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience serving as the primary writer and project manager for RFPs, RFIs, questionnaires, and finalist presentations.
- Demonstrated success in independently managing multiple complex projects simultaneously without compromising quality.
- Advanced document design, formatting, and visual communication skills, including the ability to create polished, professional, client-ready proposal responses and presentations that align with corporate branding standards.
- Proven ability to be a team player, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing environment.
- Proven self-starter with maturity, poise, and calm under pressure and creative approaches to problem solving.
- Strong proofreading, editing, and document formatting abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Strong understanding of proposal tools, content systems, and governance; ability to improve usability and adoption.
- Ability to leverage approved AI tools and analytics to improve efficiency and response quality.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to problem-solve effectively. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated excellence in customer service.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree
- 3 years Extensive experience in writing proposals for the specialty pharmacy or PBM industry.
- Experience in a high-volume proposal center is a plus.
COMPENSATION
- $77,729.60 - $109,740.80 Annual
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Proposal Writer
Verify your SOC code before applying
Proposal Writer roles typically fall under SOC code 27-3042 (Technical Writers) or 27-3043 (Writers and Authors). Check the O*NET profile for your specific role to confirm the degree requirement language your employer will need for the LCA.
Target federal contractors with active H-1B history
Government contractors, particularly in defense, IT services, and healthcare, regularly sponsor Proposal Writers because the role is integral to revenue. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B LCA filing history for writing and communications roles.
Document specialized writing credentials strategically
USCIS scrutinizes whether Proposal Writer qualifies as a specialty occupation. Build a file showing your degree directly relates to the role: transcripts, published proposals, RFP response samples, and any APMP or Shipley certification strengthen the petition.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier with your employer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code and work location before negotiating. Level I wages are common for entry roles but can affect future green card filings if you're underpaid relative to your experience.
Ask about premium processing before your start date
Proposal Writer projects often have tight bid deadlines. If your employment start date is firm, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days instead of waiting months for standard adjudication.
Negotiate cap-gap coverage if you're on OPT
If you're transitioning from OPT and your EAD expires before October 1, confirm your employer understands the cap-gap rule. Your work authorization extends automatically through September 30 once the H-1B petition is filed, but only if your OPT is still valid on April 1.
H-1B Visa Proposal Writer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Proposal Writer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as communications, technical writing, English, or journalism. The employer's job description must state degree requirements clearly. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to sponsor because USCIS may argue the position doesn't meet the specialty occupation standard.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Proposal Writers most often?
Federal government contractors in defense, IT services, and professional services are the most consistent sponsors because proposal writing directly generates contract revenue. Engineering and construction firms, healthcare organizations bidding on government grants, and large consulting firms also file H-1B petitions for this role. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B filing history for writing and communications positions.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Proposal Writer role that's mostly remote?
Yes, but your employer must file a separate LCA for each worksite location where you'll work more than 30 days per year, including your home address if you're remote. USCIS and DOL both require the prevailing wage certification to reflect the actual work location, so a remote arrangement adds an administrative step but doesn't disqualify sponsorship.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Proposal Writer?
Your employer should include a detailed job description tying the role's duties to a specific academic discipline, evidence of past hires with relevant degrees, and examples of complex proposals requiring specialized knowledge. On your side, transcripts, writing certifications like APMP, and a portfolio of technical or government proposals all support the specialty occupation argument if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Proposal Writer sponsorship timelines?
If your employer is a for-profit company subject to the annual cap, your petition enters the lottery each April for an October 1 start date. Cap-exempt employers such as universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions can file year-round with no lottery wait. If lottery selection matters to your timeline, ask employers upfront whether they qualify for cap-exempt status.