Senior Proposal Manager
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 or remote 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, 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 ( #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
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