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At C5MI, our purpose is to unleash business potential by converting people, process, and technology to reduce waste, drive productivity, improve lives, and ensure sustainability. we are a leading services firm committed to delivering cutting edge technology solutions and exceptional service to our clients. Our employees are key to our success, so we strive to be more than just a team; were a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:

• Challenge- We believe in challenging the present - its the only way to shape the future - and that speaking your mind with equal parts brain (what to say), thoughtfulness (when to say it), and caring (how its said), is the only way to grow and be successful.
• Have Fun- We are on a journey together and life isnt all about work. Live your happiness.
• All In- You cant fake passion - show your energy. Own it - it is a shared responsibility, and we remain focused on creating an environment designed to realize the teams true potential.
• Never Screw the Customer- If we take care of the customer, offer honest opinions and robust solutions, and exceptional service, we all win.
• GSD (Get Stuff Done)- We take initiative; we dont make excuses; and we act with urgency. We take accountability, relentlessly execute, and swarm challenges while planning for tomorrow - thats how we win!
• Environmental/Sustainability Stewardship- We are evangelists and practitioners of efficiency who lead awareness and adoption of environmental and sustainability best practices by merging people, process, and technology.

Position Summary

We're looking to add an experienced Senior Proposal Writer to our team at C5MI! The Senior Proposal Writer will be responsible for facilitating the research, development, review, editing, and submission of high value and high priority proposals to win new business opportunities and defend existing business. In this role, you will lead proposal response teams and collaborate with business development and technical/delivery team members to conceptualize new opportunities and create compelling content that will form the backbone of winning proposals. You must have 10+ years of proposal response experience with a minimum of 5 years in the government space.

Key Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the Director of Proposal Development, develops, implements, enforces, and continually refines a standardized proposal response process that ensures timely, efficient, and high-quality responses to solicitations in both the government and commercial spaces.

• Writes convincing proposals to both defend existing business and to win new business.

• Develops proposals, bids, quotations, etc. (i.e., RFx responses) or other documents describing organizational offerings and services in response to proposal solicitations.

• Leads multiple RFx response teams simultaneously with strong project management and proposal management skills.

• Researches, writes, and organizes information in a professional and credible manner.

• Collaborates and coordinates with internal contributors and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure content is complete, accurate, and maximizes business opportunities.

• When partnering with SMEs to create content, performs research and reviews both previous responses and the content library to take a first pass at answering technical content to streamline the response process and to provide SMEs with starter content to build upon and improve, thereby adding value to the program response process and easing the burden on SME partners and response team members.

• Prepares, organizes, and maintains proposal templates, including a repository of templates, standard language, boilerplate content, and other collateral and exhibits such as use cases.

• Enhances the C5MI response library by working with SMEs across the company.

• Collects data as required for the proposal development process for program KPI measurement, process improvement and refinement, and implements best practices.

• Develops a proposal outline document, schedules and facilitates contributions of all necessary parties, ensures response compliance, drafts standard proposal sections, facilitates reviews, identifies gaps within draft responses, and performs quality control on the final document.

• Provides input in the creation of proposal strategies.

• Prepares custom response content in coordination with SMEs for complex and unique inquiries or proposal questions.

• Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching the industry and related events, publications, and announcements.

• Protects the companys value by keeping information confidential.

Required/Desired Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in technology, communications, English, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 10 years of proposal response experience and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the government space.

• Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint software.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Proficient technical writing skills.

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.

• Demonstrates initiative and creativity when approaching challenges.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently without constant supervision.

Benefits:

• Remote work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefit program
• $1,500 wellness benefit for employees (pro-rated in your first year based on hire date)
• Retirement savings plan - traditional 401(k) and Roth
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Positive and collaborative work environment

C5MI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.