Job Details

Health Solutions Proposal Strategist

Aptive is seeking an experienced Health Solutions Proposal Strategist to support the development of proposals, white papers and presentations specific to the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This role supports capture and proposal development activities for health related opportunities across the federal government. The Solutions Architect brings knowledge of the healthcare sector, VA/VHA, HHS, and the ability to apply critical thinking across an opportunity lifecycle engaging customers to understand requirements, translating business and technical requirements to realistic and innovative solutions, articulating value propositions, and conceptualizing and developing creative approaches to meeting customer outcomes and objectives. The Solutions Architect will bring solutions forward through white papers, proof of concepts, presentations, and proposal responses. This position requires leading and engaging teams of people with diverse skills to develop comprehensive solutions ranging from specific system needs to full enterprise coverage. The successful candidate will be able to conceptualize these solutions around key business needs and goals in full awareness of industry trends.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strategist responsible for establishing solution vision and alignment to customer objectives and translating those into proposals
• Hands-on authoring of solutions for federal health proposals with a primary focus on VA and HHS
• Lead the development of innovative solutions in support of major capture efforts
• Create content for white papers, proposals, and briefings demonstrating the thought leadership capabilities of the organization
• Assist in the development of the systems integration capabilities across multiple accounts within the business
• Support program management and business development reviews and assist in improving performance of existing projects
• Conduct pre-sales engineering activities
• Incorporate win strategies and articulate the 'why us' story
• Partner with technical and customer domain SMEs to lead solutioning activities
• Conceptualize graphics to convey key solution concepts
• Promote the application of proposal best practices
• Develop value propositions
• Facilitate solution knowledge and network development
• Demonstrate creative thinking across a broad range of technical and strategic competencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in public health, behavioral health or related discipline
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience authoring technical sections in proposals
• Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in health-related projects and Federal Government contracting
• Demonstrated experience in one or more health functional areas
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Excellent understanding of processes/tools/frameworks used within HHS
• Ability to tailor technical solutions to meet VA/HHS/DHA needs
• Experience and understanding of project management methodologies
• Ability to work remotely with minimal guidance
• Exceptional written/oral communication skills
• Ability to obtain a government clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in public health, behavioral health or related discipline
• Energy, drive, enthusiasm, and initiative
• A proven track record of identifying and converting opportunities into sales
• Knowledge of the HHS vendor marketplace and ability to identify and engage teaming partners
• Successful execution of each phase of the proposal development process
• Knowledge of the VA vendor marketplace and ability to identify and engage teaming partners

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We're advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.