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.

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 maker on proposal content, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including 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.

Benefits

Astor & Sanders Corporation ( offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Astor & Sanders Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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