Aetna’s Creative Director, Medicaid Proposals leads a team of creative direct reports, overseeing the end-to-end storytelling and design efforts for complex, large-scale Medicaid proposals from proposal release to submission and beyond. The Creative Director, Medicaid Proposals partners with multiple stakeholders (e.g., health plan leaders, Marketing, Business Development, Proposal Team and executive leaders) to lead storyboarding sessions and the overarching approach to develop our distinctive and compelling strategy and story for each proposal. The Creative Director, Medicaid Proposals is responsible for analyzing RFP submission requirements, understanding the bid end-to-end, following established processes and using established tools, introducing new methods and technology as appropriate, influencing the proposal-specific look and feel in collaboration with key stakeholders including senior leadership, and ensuring a high-quality, winning product that resonates with each state and reflects its members. Following proposal submission, the Creative Director, Medicaid Proposals will ensure proposal graphics are archived for ease of search and reuse and lead with a competitive, differentiating approach overall and on each opportunity.

The right candidate for this role will:
– Experienced leading proposal design teams with a track record of success, specifically winning new and sustaining existing business

– Have command of fundamental principles of graphic design and page layout for both print and electronic mediums, adheres to brand requirements with consistent application to the overall approach and individual work product

– Strong cross-functional collaborator and partner to colleagues across all levels of the organization

– Highly effective communicator (visually and verbally) who informs, aligns and inspires team members, uniting them around a common vision and embodying a One Team environment

– Excellent attention to detail

– Able to multi-task, work efficiently, and within an organized manner

– Curious, self-motivated problem solver who actively consistently and frequently expands knowledge and expertise, integrating competitive intelligence where appropriate and applicable

– Exhibits a growth mindset holistically and individually

– Willingness to work extra hours (e.g., nights, weekends) during active procurements as needed

Required Qualifications

– 7+ years of experience managing complex, lengthy proposals (Medicaid and/or healthcare experience strongly preferred)

– Demonstrated visual storytelling successes, specifically in winning new and/or sustaining existing business

– Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

– Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint

– Understanding of accessibility requirements (e.g., Section 508) to ensure electronic documents are accessible to all individuals

– Maintain process documentation specific to design role

– Proven group presentation and facilitation skills

– Strong planning and coordination skills

– Strong written and verbal communication skills

– Strong collaborator with SMEs, all contributors and among the Proposal Team with One Team mindset and approach- Able to effectively support the complex and varied needs of multiple senior leaders

– Able to flex to rapidly changing priorities by identifying and executing on creative solutions

– Able to travel within the United States up to 25%

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Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:
$100,000.00 – $227,000.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit jobs.CVSHealth.com/benefits

CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated.

You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.

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