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Proposal Manager

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Position Summary

Credence has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, hands-on, detail-oriented Proposal Manager with proven proposal management and writing expertise supporting technical and software development solution-based proposals within the Federal sector.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proposal support experience in two or more (2+) of Credence's technical disciplines, including Application Development, AI/ML, Data Analytics and Tracking, Cloud Hosting, Systems Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and related areas.

The successful candidate will enjoy working both independently and as part of a dynamic proposal team supporting small- to large-scale Federal proposals. Candidates should be experienced and comfortable taking on any or all aspects of the proposal development process as needed, including copy editing, word processing, developing proposal outlines and templates, coordinating proposal reviews, and other proposal production activities.

Requirements

The responsibility of the Proposal Manager is to lead proposal team processes and facilitate SME collaboration and support personnel for solution storyboarding, proposal development, writing, coordination, and production activities.

Candidates must possess the following skills and experience:

  • Demonstrated experience managing and writing small- to large-scale strategic proposals to primarily Federal government agencies, both independently (completing all elements to include storyboarding, facilitation of SME solution development, copy editing, word processing, template formatting, etc.) and as part of a proposal team (managing technical writers, book bosses, etc.).
  • Must have been responsible for managing and executing scorecard-based proposal plans and strategies to include documentation highlights and tags to substantiate points claimed, and experience summaries.
  • Must have the ability to lead or assist SMEs in the technical approach storyboarding, solutioning and writing processes, making sure a solution coincides with the win themes, solution strengths, customer challenges, and market research.
  • Must be an accomplished writer with in-depth experience creating proposal related documents, i.e., compliance matrices, win theme/strength/capability matrices, proposal outlines, schedules, proposal related questions, storyboards, color review documents, final proposal documents, white papers and oral presentation materials.
  • Must be a superior communication with facilitation skills, and the proven ability to communicate and manage deliverables from a diverse team of subcontractor and internal technical and management personnel.
  • Must have demonstrated experience with writing and editing technical approach volumes, ideally for technology-based proposals with input from SMEs, Architects and Engineers
  • Must have experience leading and writing various proposal volumes, including technical, management, staffing, past performance, QA/QC, and resumes.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement structured, repeatable proposal processes based on industry best practices.
  • Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Federal government proposal pricing development.
  • Ability to manage quick task order responses for existing IDIQ contracts, with as little as a 7- or 10-day turnaround for deadlines.


Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in proposal management, writing, and facilitation of solution-based responses to Federal Government RFPs, RFQs, FOPRs, White Papers etc.
  • 5+ years of experience working with and guiding technical SMEs to storyboard and develop solutions.
  • Experience and working knowledge of managing and executing scorecard-based proposals.
  • Working knowledge of the use of AI tools to support content research and proposal development.
  • Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree is a preferred (Concentration preferred: English, Writing, Communications, etc.).
  • Highly detail-oriented with excellent writing skills and the ability to understand technology and solution-based concepts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong understanding of Adobe PDF file manipulation and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Strong ability to work with and format Word and PowerPoint templates.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, skills, and overall qualifications.

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People!

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Please list your full legal first and last name (e.g., John L. Smith II), Please provide your preferred first name, Phone, By providing a phone number and submitting this form you consent to receive SMS text messages from Credence LLC in accordance with our SMS Privacy Policy (https://credence-llc.com/careers/sms-privacy/) Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply No, to STOP and opt out., Address, Photo, Education, Experience, List any work related certifications or licenses you currently possess, Please comment on how your prior education and experiences qualify you for the type of employment you are seeking., Summary, Resume, Please indicate which active clearances you have, If you have a security clearance not listed, please fill in., Cover letter, Type of work desired, What is your annual salary expectation? (Ranges are welcomed- non-answers may delay your consideration), What date are you available to join Credence as a new hire?, Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or Fully Naturalized U.S. Citizen?
, Do you currently or will you in the future, require an immigration sponsorship and/or a host for a work visa authorization (e.g., F1 or H-1B)?  (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.)
, Are you at least 18 years old?  (if no, you may be required to provide authorization to work)
, How did you hear about us? Was it a job board or an employee? Do tell...., Have you ever worked for Credence before?
If yes, what year and in what role?, Credence honors our Service Members and wonder if you are a Veteran or have Veteran status?, Credence honors our Service Members and their spouses, have you ever been a Military Spouse?, Do you have any relatives employed by this organization?, I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. 

I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must meet the qualifications for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background and other matters related to my suitability for employment. Initial to agree., I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize Company and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked "May we contact your present employer" on this application as "No") for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. Initials to agree, I understand employment with Company is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. 

If employed, I understand that as a condition of employment that I may be required to agree to and sign a non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements. I also agree to notify the organization during the pre-employment process of any non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements that I may have already signed with current and former employers. 

I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at-will, with or without cause, by either party (Company or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 

I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of Company, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of Company has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by an authorized representative. 

I understand that the technical processing and transmission of the application, including my personal information, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks, including the transfer of this information to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by Company, its affiliates, and their agents; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks and devices. Accordingly, I agree to permit such parties to make such transmissions and changes, and hereby provide the necessary consent for the same. Initial to agree., Do you currently meet the worksite location requirements for being On-site or Hybrid as defined in the job description?, If “No”, are you willing to relocate to meet this requirement? Please note that candidates who are unable to work onsite or relocate will not meet the position requirements.

  • How many years of hands-on experience do you have managing and writing solution-based proposals for Federal Government agencies, and could you share examples of the types of projects or proposals you've worked on? written answer
  • Can you describe your experience collaborating with technical subject matter experts to develop and storyboard solutions for proposals? What approaches have you found most effective in this process? written answer
  • Could you tell us about your experience leading and writing different proposal volumes, such as technical, management, staffing, past performance, QA/QC, and resumes? Which volumes have you contributed to most frequently? written answer
  • What experience do you have writing and editing technical approach volumes for technology-focused proposals? Please share any specific examples or challenges you've encountered. written answer

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