Proposal Specialist; Scorecard Lead

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 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 straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world‑changing Federal challenges.

Credence has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, hands‑on, detail‑oriented professional who has proven scorecard proposal management 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 scorecard‑based proposals that include creating indexes, cover sheets, project descriptions, and packaging highlighted notes of support documentation for scorecard evaluation.

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.

• Analyze proposal documents such as requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for quotations (RFQs) to provide input to proposal responses.
• Develop compelling evidence for proposals based on analyzing technical requirements and cross‑referencing team projects to assess the capability of scoring evaluation points.
• Collaborate with a variety of teams across the company and subcontractors to ensure proper updates, compliance, and accuracy of evidence to score evaluation points. Documents can include the following:
• Performance Work Statements, Monthly Status Reports, staffing rosters and matrices, invoices, and project system screenshots.
• Create cover pages, project descriptions, cross‑referenced indexes, and tags in PDF files to support claimed scorecard number.
• Format, edit, and review large batches of scorecard proposal documentation.
• Organize and lead review and recovery changes for each section and volume of a proposal.
• Maintain and update proposal‑related artifacts such as templates and project summaries (project data sheets).
• Multi‑task on assignments in support of the larger Proposal/Capture team, to include proposal development of non‑scorecard‑based efforts.
• Assist with activities including outlining, copy editing, writing, and reviewing proposal sections of non‑scorecard‑based proposals as needed.

• US Citizen with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• 2–3 years of direct scorecard proposal experience.
• 3+ years of general and overall work experience as a proposal specialist.

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple scorecard volumes using established tracking and communication tools.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and multi‑task in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements.
• Positive attitude and interest in learning a broad range of new skills.
• Enthusiasm and motivation to grow quickly in an organization.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe products.

• 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
• Work From Home
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources