* Bachelor's degree in Business, Health Administration, Public Health, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
* Advanced degrees (MBA, MHA) or certifications (e.g., CPC, APMP) are a plus.
* 3-5 years in a similar role managing Medicare bids or product lines within a health insurance company, managed care organization, or Medicare Advantage provider.
* Deep understanding of CMS regulations, Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plans (PDP), Medicare programs, pricing strategy, financial modeling, and regulatory compliance.
* Experience with bidding tools or Medicare management platforms is a plus.
* In-depth understanding of CMS regulations, Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Plans (PDP), and other Medicare programs and their compliance requirements
* Strong project management skills to oversee multiple Medicare bid processes and product initiatives concurrently, ensuring deadlines and regulatory requirements are met.
* Ability to analyze market trends, pricing models, and financials to develop competitive and sustainable Medicare bids and products.
* Exceptional attention to detail to ensure bid submissions and product offerings comply with CMS requirements and industry standards.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating clear, persuasive, and compliant bid proposals and internal/external communication.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for financial modeling and PowerPoint for presentations).