Government Technical Proposal Writer
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
Current Need: McKesson is seeking a skilled and experienced Government Technical Proposal Writer to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in crafting compelling, compliant, and persuasive proposals that effectively communicate our technical solutions to government agencies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong grasp of technical concepts, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise narratives.
Key Responsibilities:
Proposal Writing and Development
Develop and write high-quality RFx responses (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought Notices) that align with government requirements and highlight McKesson’s strengths.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to document and articulate technical solutions with clarity and consistency.
Enforce internal milestones and coordinate with contributors to ensure timely and accurate proposal submissions.
Participate in early-stage capture and business strategy development.
Content Organization and Presentation
Create and maintain proposal templates and a content library using technology tools to ensure relevance and accuracy.
Design graphics, charts, and visual aids to enhance proposal presentation and comprehension.
Continuous Improvement
Conduct research and stakeholder interviews to refresh and improve proposal content.
Share monthly RFx highlights with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
Lead “after action reviews” to incorporate feedback and lessons learned into future proposals.
Peer review and mentor junior proposal team members.
Basic Required Skills:
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Minimum 5 years of experience writing government proposals.
Proven writing, editing, and organizational skills, including technical narrative development.
Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
Certification and/or experience with Shipley or other proposal development methodologies.
U.S. citizenship required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to travel, up to 10% may be requested for high priority opportunities.
Demonstrated experience with oral presentations and/or experience developing oral presentations.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$94,500 - $157,500McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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