Federal Systems Engineer - Proposals & Solutions (Hybrid)
Astor & Sanders
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Job summary
Astor & Sanders Corporation in McLean, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop technical solutions for federal RFPs and client challenges. You will collaborate with program and technical SMEs to capture solution details and translate them into clear narratives and visuals.
The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in a technical role with 3–5 years in Solutions or Systems Engineering focused on selling technical solutions, plus federal IT domain expertise and strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
- 5–8 years in a technical role with 3–5 years in Solutions/Systems Engineering focusing on selling technical solutions.
- Federal government industry experience.
- Strong understanding of federal IT domains including app development, cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Agile, data analytics, AI/ML, and network engineering.
- Understanding of government acquisition processes and RFP structure.
- Excellent written and oral communications with ability to present capabilities and write proposals.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple parallel efforts.
Responsibilities
- Develop technical solutions for federal RFPs, RFIs, and white papers that align with Astor’s services and capabilities.
- Write high quality proposal content including technical approach, staffing approach, transition and transformation plans, management approach, and innovation.
- Work with program and technical SMEs to capture solution details and translate them into clear narrative and visuals.
- Support client presentation development, including slides, messaging, and solution storytelling.
- Stay current on federal IT trends, agency priorities, and industry approaches.
- Serve as a trusted advisor for select customers, providing periodic touchpoints, high level solution guidance, and relationship support.
- Additional duties as assigned
Skills
Education
Job description
Astor & Sanders Corporation in McLean, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop technical solutions for federal RFPs and client challenges. You will collaborate with program and technical SMEs to capture solution details and translate them into clear narratives and visuals.
The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in a technical role with 3–5 years in Solutions or Systems Engineering focused on selling technical solutions, plus federal IT domain expertise and strong communication skills.
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