Technical Writer - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** The Technical Writers's primary responsibility is to write responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from state government clients. Works closely with capture manager, proposal manager, sales executive, solution lead, delivery representatives, subject matter experts, and other proposal team members to tailor contractual provisions to tailor RFP responses to meet client requirements, company value proposition, and complete proposal according to established schedule. Incorporates and articulates win themes and works to ensure a compelling customer\-focused story throughout the proposal. Responsible for developing and reviewing proposal drafts to ensure that they are responsive, accurate, concise and strategic. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely \* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. **Primary Responsibilities:** * Review RFPs and related documents furnished by the procuring agency; analyze to understand and capture specific operational, administrative, and proposal requirements * Interview subject matter experts (SMEs) in business functions throughout the organization to determine Optum's business and operational approach to satisfy the requirements * Translate technical information into clear, readable narrative for both technical and non\-technical readers, ensuring consistency, clarity, and quality * Contribute ideas regarding business solution based on own ideas, experience, and research * Write, develop and maintain baseline proposal content * Develop outline for proposal sections to address all elements of direct, derived, and implied requirements * Draft concise, complete, and clear proposal responses to the RFP requirements and/or questions in accordance with Optum proposal development standards, stylistic guidelines, and formatting conventions * Collect and/or develop proposal exhibits, attachments, appendices relevant to assigned sections * Work with proposal manager and production team to address proposal layout and production issues * Escalate conflicts and issues to proposal leadership as required * Complete work according to deadlines provided by proposal leadership * Participate in ongoing continuous improvement of the Optum government proposal development process * C