Senior Proposal Manager

Astor & Sanders

McLean (VA)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Performance and Referral Bonuses

Professional Development

Professional development

Performance and referral bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean is seeking a Senior Proposal Manager to oversee the complete proposal management lifecycle. This hybrid role requires at least 8 years of experience in federal government contracts and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will manage proposal content, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with federal regulations. The company offers generous benefits including PTO, health insurance, and bonuses, fostering a stimulating work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8+ years of experience managing the full lifecycle of proposal management for federal government contracts.
Strong leadership experience supporting technical proposal efforts.
Senior level understanding of federal procurement processes, such as FAR and DFAR.
Strong leadership supporting technical proposals.
Senior understanding of FAR/DFAR.
Experience leading cross-functional teams on proposals.
Final authority on proposal content ensuring accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including proposal writing.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and proposal tools.
Shipley training background; APMP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end‑to‑end technical federal proposal development process.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop proposal content.
Manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Responsible for senior level capture management and strategy.
Review all proposal content for accuracy, compliance, and persuasiveness.
Lead proposal review meetings and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
Manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Hands-on proposal writing.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with BD and pricing to define win strategy, solution architecture, and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Proposal writing

Communication skills

Cross-functional team management

Working under pressure

Proposal writing

Shipley training

APMP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, English, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proposal management tools

Job description

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