Proposal Writer III

Proposal Writer III The Company:  Aflac Columbus The Location:  Remote, US, 31999 Columbia, SC, US, 29217 The Division:  Group Voluntary Benefits Job Id:  8950 Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 Job Posting End Date: April 8, 2026   We’ve Got You Under Our Wing We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.   Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.   Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.   Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote. If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.  If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.   What does it take to be successful at Aflac? Acting with Integrity Communicating Effectively Pursuing Self-Development Serving Customers Supporting Change Supporting Organizational Goals Working with Diverse Populations   What does it take to be successful in this role? Strong proficiency in editing, proofreading, and word processing   Exemplary oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers   Problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork/facilitating skills   Ability to meet deadlines and do what it takes to get the job done   Strong Knowledge of Aflac’s products and systems, procedures, policy data, benefit plans, company terminology, and field force   Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office suite software   Education & Experience Required Bachelor's Degree In a related field 4 years of work-related experience 2 years of proposal writing experience Experience collaborating with internal and external partners Or an equivalent combination of education and experience   Education & Experience Preferred Experience writing in a business environment Insurance industry experience   Principal Duties & Responsibilities Under general supervision, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, relies on knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices in the preparation of high-quality, formal RFPs, customized proposals, presentations, and bids; assists in analyzing risk and financial data to underwrite new business opportunities for complex, high premium group cases; assists less experienced underwriters with preparing RFP spreadsheets and formal RFPS or complex proposals   Assists with the improvement of processes and information for bid and proposal packages; works to understand prospective client requirements; researches and drafts responses to Request For Proposal (RFP) questions   Works with marketing and other divisions to enhance proposals responses to increase win rate; communicates bid information to sales personnel and serves as point of contact for proposal related inquiries; assists to increases percentage of bids won   Researches, compiles, writes, edits, and proofreads proposals, bids, and other written documents, as requested by the field force and management; validates contractual and documentation packages for quality, accuracy, persuasiveness, and compliance with company practices   Integrates the various pieces of information gathered from all departments into a comprehensive presentation; creates and modifies graphics to convey ideas, methodologies, and approaches   Responsible for maintaining and updating the PW Language Library in conjunction with business partner SMEs and leadership, including product information, correspondence, and other proposal information; organizes and maintains proposal and product data using print and electronic tools to ensure that current and accurate information is captured appropriately   Provides research, administration, and coordination for all forms of proposal research; provides reports based on findings; locates statistical data and interprets in various formats for the team and/or management   Resolves problems and answers questions from sales professionals related to RFP opportunities; works independently to analyze issues to determine best solutions; sets priorities, plans and organizes workload, and meets established deadlines; maintains consistent communication with the field force and WWHQ departments to ensure issues are resolved   As needed, assists with underwriting yearly renewals of group cases and/or reviews individual account underwriting cases based on thorough analysis of the group’s financial condition, participation percentage, type of industry, participating employee demographics, and past claim experience   Performs other duties as required