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Proposal Writer roles involve crafting government, federal, and private-sector bids, making strong writing and compliance skills essential. Many employers in consulting, defense, and professional services sponsor OPT. Your 12-month standard OPT period is STEM-extendable if your degree qualifies, giving you meaningful runway to secure sponsorship.
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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 OPT Sponsorship as a Proposal Writer
Target industries with active federal contracting
Defense contractors, consulting firms, and government services companies file proposals constantly and hire Proposal Writers year-round. These employers are already familiar with work authorization requirements and are more likely to sponsor OPT than smaller private firms.
Highlight compliance and RFP experience early
Employers hiring Proposal Writers care about familiarity with RFP structures, FAR regulations, and federal compliance standards. Demonstrating this in your resume signals you can contribute immediately, which makes sponsorship a more straightforward conversation for the hiring team.
Quantify writing outcomes in your resume
Proposal Writers are evaluated on win rates and submission quality. If you have experience with funded proposals, grants, or bids that advanced to the next stage, include those outcomes. Concrete results make you a stronger candidate and offset any OPT hesitation.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Proposal Writer roles often have long hiring cycles. Be transparent about your OPT end date early. If you have STEM OPT eligibility, mention it. Recruiters who understand your timeline can assess sponsorship feasibility before both sides invest significant time.
Build a portfolio of proposal samples
Unlike many writing roles, Proposal Writing is highly specialized. A portfolio showing redacted RFP responses, executive summaries, or grant narratives demonstrates domain knowledge. Employers who see relevant samples are more willing to move quickly and sponsor a strong candidate.
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Proposal Writer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Proposal Writer on OPT?
Yes. Proposal Writer roles qualify for OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. Degrees in English, communications, business, technical writing, or a field related to the subject matter of the proposals you write, such as engineering or public policy, all commonly support OPT authorization for this role.
Do Proposal Writer employers typically sponsor work visas?
Many do, particularly in federal contracting, defense, and consulting. Large prime contractors and professional services firms have established immigration processes and regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Proposal Writers. Smaller firms may be less familiar with sponsorship, so it helps to focus your search on larger organizations or those with a track record of hiring international employees.
Does a Proposal Writer role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, such as information systems, computer science, or certain engineering disciplines, and your Proposal Writer role is directly tied to that technical subject matter, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your DSO and employer must confirm the connection between your degree and the role.
How do I find Proposal Writer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the most direct option. The platform focuses specifically on employers willing to work with international candidates on OPT or visa sponsorship, so you avoid spending time on applications where work authorization is an immediate disqualifier. Filtering by role type and industry helps you identify federal contracting and consulting firms with active openings.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B sponsorship?
If your OPT expires before an H-1B is filed or takes effect, you lose work authorization and cannot continue employment. The H-1B cap-subject lottery takes effect October 1 each year, so timing matters significantly. If your OPT ends before then, you may need to explore cap-exempt employers, pursue a STEM OPT extension if eligible, or discuss bridging options with an immigration attorney.