Senior Proposal Manager

Job Details•McLean, VA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Proposal Manager Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking a Senior Proposal Manager . This is a full-time and hybrid position. Roles & Responsibilities Lead and manage the end-to-end technical federal proposal development process, including strategy development, content creation, and proposal submission Collaborate as a senior leader with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, technical and proposal writers, and PMs to gather and develop proposal content Lead and manage proposal outlines, schedules, and compliance matrices to ensure timely submission and adherence to requirements Responsible for senior level capture management and strategy Manage and review all proposal content, ensuring that it is accurate, compliant, and compelling Lead proposal review meetings and incorporate feedback from stakeholders Manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet tight deadlines Responsible for hands-on proposal writing Drive cross-functional collaboration at the senior level with Business Development and pricing team to define the win strategy, solution architecture, and resource allocation for complex, high-value proposals Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of 8+ 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 leadership experience supporting technical proposal efforts
Senior level understanding of federal procurement processes, such as FAR and DFAR
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing proposal development projects
Previous managerial experience operating as final authority/decision making on proposal content, ensuring accuracy and consistency
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

Nice To Haves

APMP certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end-to-end technical federal proposal development process, including strategy development, content creation, and proposal submission
Collaborate as a senior leader with cross-functional teams, including subject matter experts, technical and proposal writers, and PMs to gather and develop proposal content
Lead and manage proposal outlines, schedules, and compliance matrices to ensure timely submission and adherence to requirements
Responsible for senior level capture management and strategy
Manage and review all proposal content, ensuring that it is accurate, compliant, and compelling
Lead proposal review meetings and incorporate feedback from stakeholders
Manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
Responsible for hands-on proposal writing
Drive cross-functional collaboration at the senior level with Business Development and pricing team to define the win strategy, solution architecture, and resource allocation for complex, high-value proposals
Additional duties as assigned