Proposal Coordinator – Social Healthcare and Public Entities
| Company | McKinsey & Company |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of professional experience, preferably in a proposal management, capture management, or business development role at a US Government contractor or consulting firm that serves the US Government
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel); advanced MS Word skillset preferred
- Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, SharePoint) preferred
- Proven project management skills; strong conceptual and analytical problem-solving skills
- Excellent communications skills, written and verbal (e.g., ability to synthesize and convey complex information clearly and compellingly)
- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Results-oriented; entrepreneurial and self-driven
- Collaborative; able to build relationships and influence stakeholders across roles and levels
- US Citizenship required
Responsibilities
- Support proposal operations and development for the North America (NA) Public Sector practice and proposal team
- Manage the new opportunity registration process by verifying intake sheets and solicitation documents, and inputting proposal details into our Salesforce tracker
- Oversee Salesforce proposal data across NA Public Sector, ensuring updates and quality control
- Assist with managing the NA Proposal Team’s shared email inbox by responding to internal requests and escalating issues when necessary
- Provide comprehensive or on-demand support for Requests for Information (RFIs) and select proposals
- Set up proposal development materials, address knowledge management queries, prepare proposal outlines and compliance matrices, perform desktop publishing tasks, and coordinate physical proposal submissions
- Build expertise in public sector proposal management processes and procurement rules
- Handle various reporting needs, including the weekly leadership report and other regular or ad hoc proposal data reports
- Update and maintain the knowledge repository, including archived materials, best practices, and standard content for proposals
- Seek opportunities to incorporate the firm’s broader capabilities into public sector proposals, support team members, celebrate successes, and participate in local office and global practice initiatives
- Adhere to relevant procedures for all proposal materials and processes, ensuring proper file structure, archiving, and backup
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced MS Word skillset preferred
- Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, SharePoint) preferred
- Shipley and/or APMP training or certification preferred