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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract copy editor in Virginia is $28.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.92 and $31.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Contract Copy Editor is a freelance or temporary professional responsible for reviewing and refining written content for accuracy, clarity, grammar, and consistency. They typically work on a project-by-project basis for publishers, marketing agencies, or businesses. Their role includes checking for spelling errors, improving sentence structure, and ensuring adherence to style guides. Since they are contractors, they may work remotely and manage multiple clients at once.

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A typical workday for a Contract Copy Editor involves reviewing and editing written materials—such as articles, marketing copy, or reports—for clarity, grammar, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines. You may juggle multiple projects from different clients, prioritize tasks based on deadlines, and communicate frequently with writers or project managers to clarify requirements or provide feedback. Most Contract Copy Editors work remotely and enjoy flexibility in setting their schedules, though responsiveness and timely delivery are crucial. Collaboration tools like Slack, email, and shared document platforms are commonly used to coordinate with other team members and ensure smooth workflow.

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To thrive as a Contract Copy Editor, you need excellent command of English grammar, spelling, and style, combined with a keen attention to detail and prior editing experience or a relevant degree. Familiarity with editing tools such as Microsoft Word Track Changes, Google Docs, and style guides like AP, Chicago, or MLA is often required. Strong time management, ability to work independently, and clear communication with clients or team members distinguish top performers in this contract-based role. These skills and qualities are vital to consistently deliver accurate, polished content within set deadlines across a variety of projects.

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Infographic showing various Contract Copy Editor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,296 per year, or $28.5 per hour.

Proposal Manager

Credence

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

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 more than 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 consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Position Summary

Credence has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, hands-on, detail-oriented Proposal Manager with proven proposal management and writing expertise supporting technical and software development solution-based proposals within the Federal sector.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proposal support experience in two or more (2+) of Credence's technical disciplines, including Application Development, AI/ML, Data Analytics and Tracking, Cloud Hosting, Systems Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and related areas.

The successful candidate will enjoy working both independently and as part of a dynamic proposal team supporting small- to large-scale Federal proposals. Candidates should be experienced and comfortable taking on any or all aspects of the proposal development process as needed, including copy editing, word processing, developing proposal outlines and templates, coordinating proposal reviews, and other proposal production activities.

Requirements

The responsibility of the Proposal Manager is to lead proposal team processes and facilitate SME collaboration and support personnel for solution storyboarding, proposal development, writing, coordination, and production activities.

Candidates must possess the following skills and experience:

  • Demonstrated experience managing and writing small- to large-scale strategic proposals to primarily Federal government agencies, both independently (completing all elements to include storyboarding, facilitation of SME solution development, copy editing, word processing, template formatting, etc.) and as part of a proposal team (managing technical writers, book bosses, etc.).
  • Must have been responsible for managing and executing scorecard-based proposal plans and strategies to include documentation highlights and tags to substantiate points claimed, and experience summaries.
  • Must have the ability to lead or assist SMEs in the technical approach storyboarding, solutioning and writing processes, making sure a solution coincides with the win themes, solution strengths, customer challenges, and market research.
  • Must be an accomplished writer with in-depth experience creating proposal related documents, i.e., compliance matrices, win theme/strength/capability matrices, proposal outlines, schedules, proposal related questions, storyboards, color review documents, final proposal documents, white papers and oral presentation materials.
  • Must be a superior communication with facilitation skills, and the proven ability to communicate and manage deliverables from a diverse team of subcontractor and internal technical and management personnel.
  • Must have demonstrated experience with writing and editing technical approach volumes, ideally for technology-based proposals with input from SMEs, Architects and Engineers
  • Must have experience leading and writing various proposal volumes, including technical, management, staffing, past performance, QA/QC, and resumes.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement structured, repeatable proposal processes based on industry best practices.
  • Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Federal government proposal pricing development.
  • Ability to manage quick task order responses for existing IDIQ contracts, with as little as a 7- or 10-day turnaround for deadlines.


Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in proposal management, writing, and facilitation of solution-based responses to Federal Government RFPs, RFQs, FOPRs, White Papers etc.
  • 5+ years of experience working with and guiding technical SMEs to storyboard and develop solutions.
  • Experience and working knowledge of managing and executing scorecard-based proposals.
  • Working knowledge of the use of AI tools to support content research and proposal development.
  • Bachelor’s degree is required, and 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.

Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $150,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, skills, and overall qualifications.

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People!

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