Director, Proposal Development

Sentara Hospitals

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Sentara Health Plans Virginia Beach II Until 9/8/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 10, 2026 Last posted July 10, 2026
Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Oversee the proposal creation and distribution process for the responses Sentara Health Plans develops in conjunction with RFPs (Requests for Proposal) and RFIs (Requests for Information) received. Oversee Consultants and internal teams, as responses are developed. Develop strategic responses and work with subject matter experts to define key messages and themes for the response. Evaluate Medicaid market trends and analyze competitor responses. Oversee the management and coordinate the production, assembly, and fulfillment of hard-copy and electronic RFP/RFI responses. Ensure completion and accuracy of all information included in the RFP/RFI within the extremely time-sensitive deadlines specified by the customer that is often very short. Establish standards and processes for government procurement responses.

Education

  • Bachelors level degree

Experience

  • 10 years experience in professional writing and project management

  • 5 years experience in government programs procurement

  • 5 years experience working within the healthcare industry required

  • Commerical group insurance and Medicaid experience preferred

Location

This is a Hybrid/Remote position in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

About this role

Summary

Oversee proposal creation, manage teams, analyze trends, and ensure timely responses.

Job title

Director, Proposal Development

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Remote/Hybrid position in Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

professional writingproject managementgovernment programs procurementhealthcare industrystrategic response

Preferred skills

Medicaidcommercial group insurance

Specializations

proposal developmenthealthcaregovernment procurementstrategic responsesmarket analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Hybrid City