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; we’re a community built upon a set of Core Values that guide our every action:

• Challenge – We believe in challenging the present – it’s 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 it’s said), is the only way to grow and be successful.
• Have Fun – We are on a journey together and life isn’t all about work. Live your happiness.
• All In – You can’t fake passion – show your energy. Own it – it is a shared responsibility, and we remain focused on creating an environment designed to realize the team’s 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 don’t make excuses; and we act with urgency. We take accountability, relentlessly execute, and swarm challenges while planning for tomorrow – that’s how we win!
• Empower - Our people are the foundation for our success. We recognize their value and support them by fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. We recognize individual strengths, build confidence through action, and invest in personal development.

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 company’s 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.

Compensation:

In accordance with pay transparency law, the expected salary range for this position is $81,000 – $115,000 annually. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This posted range reflects our good faith estimate of the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Supplemental Insurance Options (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal insurance, identity theft insurance, and pet insurance)
• $1,500 wellness benefit for employees (pro-rated in your first year – equivalent of $125 per month employed)
• Unlimited Paid Time off and a generous holiday calendar
• Retirement savings plan – traditional 401(k) and Roth with a company match of 100% on the first 3% you contribute and 50% on the next 2% you contribute.
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Positive and collaborative work environment

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2025.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, use the application link provided in this job posting and complete the application and submit a resume. If the position requires a specific certification, please be sure to upload a copy of your certification when you apply.

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), 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.