CMS Proposal Writer – Medicare RFPs

Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: 1099 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced CMS Proposal Writer to support the development of high-quality responses to federal RFPs, with a strong focus on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Medicare programs. This individual will write, edit, and organize proposal content, collaborate with subject matter experts, and ensure all submissions meet Government requirements.

If you have strong writing skills, experience with federal healthcare proposals, and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling content, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Write technical and non-technical sections for CMS and Medicare proposal responses.

• Research information using multiple sources, including open-source materials, SME interviews, solutioning sessions, and internal data calls.

• Participate in all color team reviews (Pink/Red/Gold) and incorporate revisions based on reviewer and SME feedback.

• Collaborate with capture teams and solution experts to develop win themes, discriminators, and proposal strategies.

• Translate solution concepts and technical information into compliant, persuasive, and easy-to-understand proposal content.

• Support pre-RFP capture activities to ensure readiness when an opportunity is released.

• Own assigned proposal sections and deliver high-quality, error-free content.

• Write additional business documents including white papers, capability statements, and process guides.

• Ensure all content fully complies with RFP instructions and Government evaluation criteria.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of federal proposal writing experience, preferably in the healthcare or Medicare domain.

• Experience responding to CMS or Medicare RFPs.

• Strong knowledge of the federal procurement process (FAR), RFP structures, and proposal development best practices.

• Ability to work collaboratively with SMEs, technical teams, and capture professionals.

• Exceptional writing, editing, organization, and research skills.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Medicare operations, program integrity, claims review, or related CMS programs.

• Familiarity with Shipley or similar proposal development methodologies.

• Ability to simplify complex healthcare or technical concepts for proposal narratives.

What We Offer

• Fully remote work environment

• Opportunity to work on high-impact federal healthcare proposals

• Collaborative and supportive proposal team

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team will review your qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication to verify resume details and discuss compensation expectations. Interviews will be conducted with the most qualified candidates. Broadway Ventures conducts background checks and drug testing prior to the start of employment. Some positions may also require fingerprinting.

Broadway Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Broadway Ventures utilizes the OFCCP-approved Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305).