Help secure contracts that shape healthcare’s future. Performant is looking for a skilled Government Proposal Writer to lead the development of high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals for state and federal clients.
About Performant
Performant is the premier independent healthcare payment integrity company in the U.S., working with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial healthcare partners. We provide technology-enabled solutions that identify improper payments and prevent losses from billing errors. Our mission: improve payment accuracy so clients can focus on what matters most—quality of care and healthier lives.
Schedule
- Full-time, remote-first employer (with hybrid/on-site options available)
- Occasional cross-functional collaboration across time zones
- Reliable high-speed internet required for telework
What You’ll Do
- Lead full proposal lifecycle for federal and state solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, ITBs, etc.)
- Manage cross-functional proposal teams to ensure compliant, competitive submissions
- Interpret complex procurements and develop outlines, schedules, and project plans
- Write compelling, compliant proposal content aligned with FAR/DFARS and agency guidelines
- Collaborate with legal, finance, and subject matter experts to produce cohesive responses
- Ensure final submissions meet deadlines via electronic portals (SAM.gov, state systems)
- Maintain and improve proposal templates, boilerplate content, and reusable assets
- Support business development efforts through presentations and unsolicited proposals
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of proposal writing experience, with a strong focus on government procurements
- Deep knowledge of procurement processes, compliance, and regulations
- Familiarity with healthcare programs (Medicare, Medicaid, public health) strongly preferred
- Experience with Loopio or other proposal management tools
- Skilled in Shipley proposal management process (preferred)
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
- Strong project management skills under tight deadlines
Benefits
- Salary: $80,000 – $92,000 annually
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and life coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental/family leave
- 11 paid holidays + sick and vacation time
- Flexible vacation policy after 90 days
- Educational assistance & leadership development programs
Drive proposal efforts that fuel Performant’s mission to improve healthcare payment accuracy nationwide.
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