Mid-level Proposal Manager

Credence seeks a highly-motivated, hands-on, detail-oriented professional who has proven proposal management and writing expertise for the Federal Government sector. Candidates should enjoy working both independently and in support of a dynamic proposal team for small- to large-scale proposals. The ideal candidate will have experience working on proposals that include technical/service approaches, management approaches, corporate experience/past performances, and resumes.

The ideal candidate will be an initiative-taking employee who applies an intense focus on details; is able to effectively communicate and collaborate within a large, fast-paced team; and who aims to grow their proficiency leading Federal Government proposals.

Please apply if you have an interest in working for a rapidly growing Federal consulting company in a high-energy, opportunity-rich, and flexible corporate headquarters environment—one that treats you like family and strives to cultivate your professional and personal growth.

The responsibility of the Mid-level Proposal Manager is to lead proposal development, writing, coordination, and production activities for both narrative/solution-based proposals and self-scoring, documentation proposals. This role requires an initial understanding of how to effectively develop, manage, and write winning Federal Government proposals using industry best practices.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Write and edit proposal content and support graphic development for small- to large-scale strategic proposals to primarily Federal government agencies, both independently and as part of a proposal team.
• Assist and facilitate technical approach/management approach storyboarding and writing processes, ensuring a solution coincides with win themes and business development / capture research.
• In a highly detailed manner, analyze proposal requirements; contributing to and understanding the high-level proposal strategy while mapping and tracking compliance.
• Create proposal related documents such as; compliance matrixes, win themes, proposal outlines, schedules, proposal related questions to the government, storyboards, color review documents, final proposal documents, and oral presentation materials.
• Manage team members, issue data calls, and track and manage deliverables from a diverse team of subconsultant and internal technical and management personnel.
• Develop and implement structured, repeatable proposal processes tailored based on unique requirements and circumstances.
• Apply understanding of the Government source selection process (i.e., FAR, DFAR, and procurement/contracting procedures).
• Willingness to learn Government proposal pricing development, manage the process, and support cost-price volume development.  
• Manage quick turn-around task order responses for existing IDIQ contracts.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• 2-7yrs of relevant experience in proposal or grants coordination, management, and/or writing.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and multi-task in a dynamic work environment.
• Positive attitude and interest in learning a broad range of new skills as part of ongoing career development.
• Enthusiasm and motivation to grow quickly in an organization. 
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in applicable field (English, writing, communications, business, etc.)
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and management skills
• Interest in and an ability to understand basic technology and process concepts.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Must be capabable of obtainng one, Public Trust, Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI

Work location: Hybrid and/or Onsite (Vienna HQ)