Entry Level Proposal Specialist

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McLean, VA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Information Technology
The Role
The Proposal Specialist supports proposal development for federal opportunities, including writing, editing, coordinating content, and ensuring compliance with requests.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 need for a motivated, organized, detail-oriented professional to join our Proposal Team. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career candidate or recent graduate who enjoys writing, editing, coordinating multiple tasks, and helping teams produce polished, high-quality work under deadlines.

You do not need prior proposal experience to succeed in this role. We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds such as writing, communications, project coordination, administrative support, or other roles that require strong organization, document management, and attention to detail.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working both independently and as part of a collaborative team, is eager to learn, and wants to grow in federal proposal development and business operations. In the Federal Government space, a proposal is a response to a request from the government for services or support. Proposals enable the government to evaluate companies, and strong submissions can lead to new business being awarded to the company.


Requirements

At Credence, you will join a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where your contributions matter and where you will have the opportunity to build valuable skills that support long-term professional growth in a rewarding career field.

What you'll do: 

  • Review government requests for contractor services and help identify what information is being asked for, when it is due, and what the team needs to prepare in response.
  • Support the development of proposals and related documents for Federal Government opportunities.
  • This includes helping prepare written responses, supporting materials, and submission documents that show the company’s experience, qualifications, and approach for potential clients.
  • Help organize, edit, format, and review proposal content for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and compliance
  • Assist with proposal sections such as management approaches, resumes, and past performance/corporate experience writeups
  • Coordinate with internal contributors to collect information, track assignments, and keep deliverables moving on schedule
  • Work closely with program managers, subcontractors, subject matter experts, and other team members across the company

What We’re Looking For

  • We are open to a range of experience levels, including recent graduates with internship, campus leadership, or other professional experience.
  • Successful candidates often come from backgrounds involving:
  • Writing, editing, or communications
  • Administrative or office coordination
  • Project or operations support
  • Pra-Legal, research, or document-heavy environments
  • Event planning or other deadline-driven coordination roles


Qualifications:

  • Must be familiar with AI tools or experience using AI to support research, drafting, editing, organization, or workflow efficiency
  • Must hold strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
  • Must have an exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
  • Must have strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Should have the ability to follow directions, work with deadlines, and keep track of moving parts across a project
  • Should have a positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
  • Must have the exceptional collaboration and follow-up skills when working with teammates across functions capabilities
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe products
  • Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, or 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.

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

Skills Required

  • Must hold a minimum Bachelor's degree
  • Must be familiar with AI tools
  • Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe products
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • U.S. citizenship is required

Credence Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Credence and has not been reviewed or approved by Credence.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is considered competitive or better than average across many roles, with multiple examples describing excellent pay and competitive salaries. Additional cash elements such as bonuses appear alongside base pay.
  • Healthcare Strength Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSAs/FSAs and a TRICARE supplement. Employer-paid life and disability coverage further strengthen the protection package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes flexible PTO and a broad holiday schedule aligned to federal holidays. Additional leave types such as military and bereavement leave are available.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, Virginia
1,499 Employees

What We Do

Credence provides innovative technology, health, international development, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers. We are one of the nation’s largest privately held government contractors. Our ability to perform exceptionally to implement new solutions, efficiencies, and savings across 220 U.S. Government programs is due to our obsession with exceeding customer expectations and our emphasis on employee wellbeing—best exemplified by our corporate philosophy: “One Measure of Success. Yours.” WHY WORK WITH CREDENCE? We are consistently rated as a Top Workplace and are proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the U.S. over the last decade. Credence treats each customer, teaming partner, and employee as a trusted partner whom we serve. We ensure successful outcomes by focusing on the measure of success that we consider to be most important—Yours. WHY WORK FOR CREDENCE? We are a diverse, enthusiastic team of professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. Our culture is focused on employee empowerment, recognition, and reward, and each person is encouraged to take initiative and strive to reach their greatest potential. HOW CREDENCE GIVES BACK: We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work through corporate charitable events, support for employee volunteering, and a 100% corporate match for employee charitable giving.

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