# Senior Proposal Manager

> Astor & Sanders · McLean, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-21

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Astor & Sanders Corp

## Description

**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 ([www.astor-sanders.com](http://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

## Apply

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