Proposal Manager

Systems Integration & Development • Mclean, VA

174d • Hybrid

About The Position

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking a Proposal Manager. This is a full-time and hybrid position.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience managing the full lifecycle of proposal management for federal government contracts
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, or a related field
• Strong experience supporting technical proposal efforts
• Strong understanding of federal procurement processes, such as FAR and DFAR
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing proposal development projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to include experience with proposal writing
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other proposal management tools
• Shipley training background required, APMP certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end technical federal proposal development process, including strategy development, content creation, and proposal submission
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, technical and proposal writers, and PMs to gather and develop proposal content
• Create proposal outlines, schedules, and compliance matrices to ensure timely submission and adherence to requirements
• Manage and review all proposal content, ensuring that it is accurate, compliant, and compelling
• Coordinate and lead proposal review meetings and incorporate feedback from stakeholders
• Manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Responsible for hands-on proposal writing
• Work closely with the business development team to understand client needs and develop winning proposal strategies
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Pre-Tax Benefit Programs
• Wellness and Work-Life Support
• Professional Development
• Performance and Referral Bonuses
• Life and Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees