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RFP Manager

SWORD Health

SWORD Health

United States
Posted on Jan 14, 2025
Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain as the world’s first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent and treat pain.
With 67% of members achieving a pain-free life and a 70% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 25,000 enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, Sapphire Ventures, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures.
Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2024, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020, but we’ve also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $3 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we’re looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our impact.
Joining Sword Health means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients.
This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 900+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning three continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all.
What We’re Looking For​​:
We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented RFP Writer to join our team. As an RFP Writer, you will play a critical role in driving new business opportunities by creating compelling and tailored responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other tender submissions.

What You’ll Do:

  • RFP/RFI Response Creation: Write, edit, and submit high-quality, clear, and persuasive responses to RFPs, RFIs, and other proposals that accurately represent Sword’s offerings, strengths, and differentiators in the digital health industry.
  • Proposal Management: Manage and prioritize multiple RFPs and proposals simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met, and responses are delivered on time and in a high-quality format.
  • Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with subject matter experts, including product managers, engineers, sales, and legal teams, to gather the necessary information and ensure accuracy and alignment in proposal content.
  • Customization of Proposal Content: Tailor responses to address the unique requirements of each opportunity, ensuring that all client needs are met, while aligning with Sword’s capabilities and strategic goals.
  • Content Library Maintenance: Maintain and enhance a repository of standard proposal content, including Sword information, product descriptions, case studies, and other reusable materials for efficient proposal creation.
  • Quality Control: Ensure all proposals adhere to Sword branding, messaging guidelines, and legal/compliance requirements, including reviewing proposals for grammar, consistency, and formatting.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the refinement of RFP processes and documentation by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness in proposal writing and project management.

Who You Are :

  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in writing RFPs, RFIs, or similar proposals, preferably in the healthcare, digital health, or technology sectors.
  • Project Management Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple proposals under tight deadlines
  • Strong Writing Skills: Exceptional written communication skills with an ability to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging, and persuasive content.
  • Attention to Detail: Proven ability to work meticulously with complex information, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all proposal content.
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Google WorkSpace and Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, proposal management software, and other relevant tools, including using AI tools
  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams, including sales, product, clinical, legal, and executive leadership.
  • Bachelor’s Degree: A degree in business, communications, marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Bonus Points :

  • Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the healthcare industry, digital health solutions, and employer benefits is a strong plus.
US - Sword Benefits & Perks:
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*
• Life and AD&D Insurance*
• Financial advisory services*
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits (Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness)*
Health Savings Account*
• Equity shares*
• Discretionary PTO plan*
• Parental leave*
• 401(k)
• Flexible working hours
• Remote-first company
• Paid company holidays
• Free digital therapist for you and your family
*Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week
Note: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.
SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.