Overview

We are looking for a talented Software Developer to join us in building cutting-edge software.  You will be essential to the success of various projects and products as you solve business and development challenges in new and innovative ways.  Build web-based applications for both in-house and client projects while working closely with other developers, UX/UI designers, and QA testers. This is an opportunity to put your skills to work and play a significant role in the long-term growth and success of Centeva.

Centeva is a customer-focused organization that values quality and integrity. We seek an exceptional candidate with proven technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications (C#, ASP.NET Web API, Angular, HTML, and MS SQL Server)
• Maintain and/or convert existing applications written in legacy technologies like ASP.NET Webforms and ASP.NET MVC
• Assist PM’s with complete software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Support and enhance key applications and IT systems
• Automate business processes and build self-service features
• Research and adapt to emerging technologies
• Assist in solving technology related problems

Required

• Strong communication skills
• 4+ years of experience as a software developer
• Bachelor’s Degree in CS, MIS, or related technology field preferred
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns and principles
• Experience with system architecture, application design, database design and administration
• Obsessed with delivering high quality solutions that delight end users
• Strong knowledge and experience with Angular
• Strong knowledge of C#, ASP.NET Web API, ADO.NET/EF, T-SQL, JavaScript, and HTML5. Preference given to experience with CSS,Angular, and MS SQL Server -
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• A logical and analytical mindset
• Self-driven team player with ability to work independently and multi-task
• Must be a US Citizen, able to pass a secret security clearance 

Other Skills of Interest

• Enterprise application development
• Enterprise Architecture
• Web application performance and scalability
• Mobile application development
• Open-source frameworks

Centeva prides itself on ethical behavior. The successful applicant will exemplify Centeva’s principles of uncompromising integrity, respect for others, accountability for decisions and actions, and service excellence.

If you are excited about becoming part of an amazing software engineering team while working with multiple technologies, giving technical advice, and coding next generation applications, then we just might have your dream job.

Must be able to pass a security background check for doing work with the Federal Government. 

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; 80% of all plan member premiums are paid by Centeva
• Employee Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO and all 10 Federal Holidays as paid days off
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4%
• Paid gym membership
• Professional certification course and examination reimbursement
• Professional development and training

SENIOR PROPOSAL WRITER

Centeva is looking for a Senior Proposal Writer to join our winning Business Development team.   At Centeva we don’t just work as a team, we win as a team.  As a Proposal Writer, you will work with subject matter experts using best practices to develop compliant, compelling, and high-quality responses to federal, state and/or commercial Request For Proposals (RFP). 

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and writer. He/she is able to convey technical concepts in simple, clear narratives with detailed images such as charts or diagrams. He/she will be intimately familiar with the product features and the functionalities of our organization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Reviews Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI) materials, client intelligence, competitive intelligence and understanding the audience intended for the material and the requirements of the project.
• Creates documentation, guidelines, and instructions for the technical program or service response and provides training to everyone involved in the proposal development process.
• Conducts interviews with key personnel, subcontractors, program managers, and subject matter experts to translate management and technical solutions and information into concise, compelling, credible proposal narratives in response to complex RFP requirements
• Provides draft and final input to technical, management, past performance, personnel and/or cost/price sections of proposal volumes, which includes editing, proofreading, organizing, and rewriting content as necessary to meet requirements and highlight unique benefits/discriminators
• Works with graphic designers to create illustrations, graphs, visual aids, or charts to assist the user in understanding the product/service. 
• Participates in all phases of proposal development from RFP release to submittal to ensure consistency in voice and application of editorial standards.
• Monitors deadlines, maintains contact with reviewers, and answers inquiries pertaining to content through e-mail and telephone communication.
• Additional activities include peer review and color team reviews, as well as preparing documentation for various formal reviews
• Supports the development and maintenance of a writing team content library and repository of proposal artifacts.
• Supports the establishment and maintenance of necessary and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to enhance the efficiency and quality of the writing/editing team and overall proposal group

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English, Marketing, Communications (or comparable discipline) with 7-10 years of related technical and proposal writing/editing experience.  Formal proposal development training is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the federal/commercial contract bid process and requirements, and proven skills in analyzing RFP requirements
• Proven experience working both collaboratively and independently
• Highly organized with the ability to manage a diverse workload, balance numerous priorities by setting tasks and timelines and meeting them in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Must have strong analytical, research, reasoning, and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills
• Ability to establish relationships and work closely with large and small teams of disparate personalities and technical competencies with competing schedules to produce complex quality documents for delivery to a variety of clients, such as federal, state and local governments
• Must be able to effectively describe complex, technical solution and management approach details to lay audiences
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher and Visio) and Adobe Acrobat
• Proficient in leveraging collaboration tools such as SharePoint, GoToMeeting, Teams, OneDrive and similar tools to effectively communicate with and manage team members in geographically disparate locations
• Technical understanding of concepts such as Agile and larger system integration efforts, data management, and user adoption/change management is desirable
• Understanding of the federal acquisition policy and lifecycle and project/program management, is highly desirable

Centeva Offers:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; 80% of all plan member premiums are paid by Centeva
• Employee Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO and all 10 Federal Holidays as paid days off
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Paid gym membership
• Professional certification course and examination reimbursement
• Professional development and training

Centeva is a federal contractor dedicated to providing project management and enterprise software development to the federal government. 

We are looking for a Technical Analyst to join us in  aligning the business requirements and the technical capabilities of the customer.   You may participate in gathering, contributing and/or leading to capture the business requirements.  The Technical Analyst may encounter new technology and/or utilize existing technology to meet the requirements. You will also possess the ability to create other types of documents in both written and visual form, i.e. System Description Document (SDD), DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) diagrams utilizing the requirements gathered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• General technologist.
• Understanding of Operating Systems (OS).
• Networking stack and devices on the network, e.g. Ports and protocols, Gateway, NAT.
• AWS and the available cloud platform resources, e.g. Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instances and Amazon Network Load Balancer (NLB).  If the person has experience with other virtual environments would be helpful, i.e. Azure, VMware.
• Application stack, e.g. JAVA, .NET, Web Service.
• Database, e.g. Oracle, Cache.
• Other experience we would consider are Health Connect, DMLSS, POU, (familiarity with systems used by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Experience integrating large scale mission critical systems.
• Identifying impacted systems, system capability gaps and solutioning to desired business outcomes.
• Understanding of Federal Government documentation requirements and processes.

 Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a technical field

Benefits

Following a probationary period, Centeva offers:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; 80% of all plan member premiums are paid by Centeva
• Employee Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO and all 10 Federal Holidays as paid days off
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Paid gym membership
• Professional certification course and examination reimbursement
• Professional development and training