Systems Engineer - Federal

Job Details; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Federal Holidays

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Pre-Tax Benefit Programs

Wellness and Work-Life Support

Professional Development

Performance and Referral Bonuses

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Astor & Sanders Corporation is seeking a Systems Engineer to develop technical solutions for federal RFPs and provide compelling proposal content. The role requires 5–8 years in a technical role with 3–5 years in solutions/systems engineering focused on selling technical solutions, and federal government experience.

The candidate will collaborate with SMEs to capture details, create clear narratives, and support client presentations while staying current on federal IT trends and priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in a technical role, with 3 to 5 years as a Solutions or Systems Engineer focused 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 skills with ability to present corporate 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

Federal government experience

IT domain knowledge

Effective communication

Solution selling

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering

Job description

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor), an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA, is seeking a Systems Engineer.This is a full-time position. If local to DMV area, hybrid schedule is preferred.

Roles & 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in a technical role, similar to Software Engineer, with 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Solutions or Systems Engineer with a focus on selling technical solutions
• Federal government industry experience
• Strong understanding of federal IT domains including application development, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Agile delivery, data analytics, AI/ML, and network engineering.
• Understanding of government acquisition processes and RFP structure.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with proven ability to generate and present briefings on corporate capabilities to key stakeholders, write proposals, articulate technology solutions, etc.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple parallel efforts.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000-$160,000 annually. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, candidate skills and education, geographical location, certifications, and business needs, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range. This salary range represents Astor's good-faith estimate of compensation for the position at the time of posting.

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

Some of our competitive benefits include

• 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