What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Coordinator position at Softrams?
Softrams is one of the fastest growing digital services firms in the Washington Metropolitan regions crafting human-centered solutions and empowering digital services with a focus on HX, AI, cloud, DevOps and cyber security. Our offices are located in Leesburg VA, Baltimore MD, and Plano TX, and our teams are spread across the U.S.
Recognized as a Top Workplace USA (2024)
Recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Technology (2023, 2021)
INC 5000, Fastest growing companies in America (2023, 2022)
Washington Business Journal Top 75 Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Washington area
2020 NXT UP - Top Federal Emerging Technology and consulting firms
2020 Inaugural DC Metro’s Most Successful Companies
2020 Washington Technology Fast 50
NVTC Tech 100 (2020, 2019)
Job Description
Softrams is a rapidly growing company that provides innovative technical solutions to the Federal government. We are seeking a Proposal Coordinator with expertise in developing responses to Federal Procurements for complex IT Programs. This role is part of a collaborative and agile Business Development/Management team that works closely with our App Foundry (our idea lab) and development teams to deliver timely, high-quality, and competitive technical proposals. You will be responsible for the layout, formatting, design, and presentation of proposals, as well as significantly contributing to the writing of the responses.
In this key role, you will utilize experience reading and analyzing instructions, requirements and evaluation criteria of the opportunity (RFPs, RFQs, BPAs, IDIQs, RFIs), and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) that govern Federal contracting, to determine a compliant and compelling format for the response. You will need exceptional organization, grammar, proofreading, and spelling abilities and be able to work in a deadline-driven environment to complete the responses on time with a high-quality. You will also work to communicate the proposal requirements in various ways to technology partners and team members, including graphic layouts and Power Point presentations. You will either be developing a template for the proposal or ensuring that an established template is followed. You will also work with the proposal team to ensure that deadlines are met. You could be working on multiple proposals at the same time. Finally, you will be responsible for communicating the progress of proposals to Softrams’ management.
**There is some flexibility for remote work for this role but hired candidate should be open to coming to office or meetings as required**
Qualifications
We have open-collaboration offices in Leesburg VA and Baltimore MD for those who may prefer to work on-site. However, Softrams is a 100% remote-first team environment. Softrams works in the eastern time zone and standard work hours are 9am ET to 5pm ET with flexibility around start and end times based on team needs.
About Softrams
Softrams is a Maryland and Virginia-based small business information technology, consulting, and solutions provider specializing in emerging technologies for UX/UI, mobile apps, DevOps, big data analytics, data science, and cyber security. We offer innovative technology implementations and build customer-centric services that are simple, intuitive, scalable, efficient and usable.
EEO Statement
Softrams, LLC. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Softrams is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, or to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@softrams.com
Recognized as a Top Workplace USA (2024)
Recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Technology (2023, 2021)
INC 5000, Fastest growing companies in America (2023, 2022)
Washington Business Journal Top 75 Fastest Growing Companies in Greater Washington area
2020 NXT UP - Top Federal Emerging Technology and consulting firms
2020 Inaugural DC Metro’s Most Successful Companies
2020 Washington Technology Fast 50
NVTC Tech 100 (2020, 2019)
Job Description
Softrams is a rapidly growing company that provides innovative technical solutions to the Federal government. We are seeking a Proposal Coordinator with expertise in developing responses to Federal Procurements for complex IT Programs. This role is part of a collaborative and agile Business Development/Management team that works closely with our App Foundry (our idea lab) and development teams to deliver timely, high-quality, and competitive technical proposals. You will be responsible for the layout, formatting, design, and presentation of proposals, as well as significantly contributing to the writing of the responses.
In this key role, you will utilize experience reading and analyzing instructions, requirements and evaluation criteria of the opportunity (RFPs, RFQs, BPAs, IDIQs, RFIs), and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) that govern Federal contracting, to determine a compliant and compelling format for the response. You will need exceptional organization, grammar, proofreading, and spelling abilities and be able to work in a deadline-driven environment to complete the responses on time with a high-quality. You will also work to communicate the proposal requirements in various ways to technology partners and team members, including graphic layouts and Power Point presentations. You will either be developing a template for the proposal or ensuring that an established template is followed. You will also work with the proposal team to ensure that deadlines are met. You could be working on multiple proposals at the same time. Finally, you will be responsible for communicating the progress of proposals to Softrams’ management.
**There is some flexibility for remote work for this role but hired candidate should be open to coming to office or meetings as required**
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in a related area, such as English, communications, or marketing.
- Experience writing and applying research and critical-thinking skills to proposal sections.
- Detail oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate to management, peers and customers as well as demonstrate sound judgment/reasoning skills.
- Expertise with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint) and Adobe tools (Acrobat and Illustrator).
- Two (2) or more years of experience developing responses to Federal opportunities (IDIQs, BPAs, RFQs, RFIs) including required sections (Technical Response/PWS, QASP, Conflict of Interest, Executive Summary, Management and Staffing).
- Broad knowledge of Healthcare, Medicare & Medicaid systems and data is a plus.
- Experience in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) proposal development or policy analysis projects a strong plus.
- This role is primarily for assistance with the technical portion of proposals, but experience in the pricing and business volume is also a plus.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint) and Adobe tools (Acrobat and Illustrator).
- Excellent written and spoken communication, time management, social awareness, attention to detail, critical and analytical thinking, and problem solving are required.
- Knowledge of the pieces required in a well-developed response to drive the proposal process with Softrams and technology partner staff. This position has significant room for advancement, and we expect the successful candidate to assume larger amounts of technical proposal development over time.
- Read and analyze instructions, requirements and criteria of the opportunity (RFPs, RFQs, BPAs, IDIQs, RFIs), and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), to determine a compliant and compelling format for the response.
- Complete high-quality responses in a deadline driven environment.
- Work with the proposal team to ensure that deadlines are met.
- You could be working on multiple proposals at the same time.
- Communicate the proposal requirements in various ways to technology partners and team members, including graphic layouts and Power Point presentations.
- You will either be developing a template for the proposal or ensuring that an established template is followed.
- You will be responsible for communicating the progress of proposals to Softrams’ management.
- 65%-75% company-sponsored (including dependents) premiums towards medical, dental and vision insurance. 100% employer sponsored STD, LTD and life insurance (min $100K). Voluntary life insurance option available.
- Retirement 401(k) plan with employer matching. Immediate vesting.
- Vacation and sick leave.
- Maternity and parental leave,
- Discretionary bonuses, spot awards, gifts, and tenure-based rewards.
- Company-sponsored role-based training and certifications.
- Monthly DoordashDashPass subscription.
- Group discounts via LifeMart ADP
We have open-collaboration offices in Leesburg VA and Baltimore MD for those who may prefer to work on-site. However, Softrams is a 100% remote-first team environment. Softrams works in the eastern time zone and standard work hours are 9am ET to 5pm ET with flexibility around start and end times based on team needs.
About Softrams
Softrams is a Maryland and Virginia-based small business information technology, consulting, and solutions provider specializing in emerging technologies for UX/UI, mobile apps, DevOps, big data analytics, data science, and cyber security. We offer innovative technology implementations and build customer-centric services that are simple, intuitive, scalable, efficient and usable.
EEO Statement
Softrams, LLC. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Softrams is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, or to participate in the job application or interview process, contact the Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@softrams.com
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