Soft Skills with Real Impact: What We Look For Beyond the Résumé

What You Know Matters — But How You Show Up Matters More

In GovCon, your résumé is only part of the story.
Contracts get awarded on capability — but they’re delivered by people. Real people, navigating complexity, collaborating across teams, and responding to change.
At Redd Solutions, we hire for more than skills.
We hire for how you think, how you lead, and how you contribute to the team experience.

The Soft Skills That Define Success at Redd

1. Emotional Intelligence

The ability to read the room, regulate yourself, and respond with empathy and clarity.
In high-stakes environments, this is the skill that builds trust fast.

2. Dependability

We need people who do what they say they’ll do — on time, without being reminded.
Our clients trust us because we trust our people to follow through.

3. Initiative

You don’t wait to be told what to fix — you look for opportunities to improve.
Whether it’s solving a client problem or stepping up on a team project, initiative is a signal of leadership.

4. Time Management & Prioritization

Federal work is deadline-driven and complex.
We value people who can organize themselves, manage deliverables, and focus on what truly matters without burning out.

5. Judgment

Every day in GovCon presents choices — about compliance, communication, and execution.
Strong judgment means you assess the situation clearly and make smart decisions, even when it’s high pressure.

6. Attitude

Skill can be taught. Attitude is chosen.
We hire people who bring positivity, resilience, and professionalism — even when things get tough.

Why This Matters in GovCon

Federal projects are high-visibility, high-compliance, and often high-stress.
It’s not just your ability to do the work — it’s your ability to represent the company well and contribute to long-term mission success.
Clients remember the person who solved problems and communicated with clarity — not just the one who had the cert.

What We’ve Learned at Redd

Some of the best people we’ve hired were hired not just for what was on paper, but because they demonstrated:

• Maturity
• Integrity
• A calm approach under pressure
• The ability to lift others around them

“Soft skills aren’t soft. They’re essential. They’re what turn competent consultants into trusted partners.”
— Syreeta Johnson, Founder & CEO