Astor & Sanders

Lead and manage the full lifecycle of federal proposal development, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely submissions, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. | Extensive experience in federal proposal management, strong leadership skills, understanding of FAR/DFAR, and proposal writing expertise. | 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 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 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

Reviewing, analyzing, and supporting federal government contracts and negotiations, ensuring compliance, and advising on contractual risks. | Over 10 years supporting government contracts, certifications like CFCM or CPCM, expert knowledge of FAR, DFARS, GSA, and proven negotiation skills. | Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking a Senior Contracts Consultant. This is a part time position and 100% remote position Roles and Responsibilities Review, analyze, and provide recommendations on contract terms, conditions, compliance requirements, and risk considerations; support negotiations under the direction of company leadership. Provide advisory and consultative support for federal contracts/subcontracts compliance, teaming agreements, consultant agreements, NDA's, negotiations, and administration. Support and guide contract negotiations and modifications and addendums to existing contracts. Support cost/pricing responses by reviewing solicitation requirements, pricing assumptions, and contractual provisions associated with bids and proposals. Tracks and analyzes contracts requirements and communicates performance and contract compliance to executive leadership, government customers, subcontractors and primes. Serve as a subject matter expert for GSA/GWAC actions and inquiries. Participates in pricing strategy discussions. Actively supports, engages in Business Development, Capture and Proposal activities. Analyzes all requirements and provisions in contracts, including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures. Ensures that contracts are executed in accordance with corporate guidelines. Audits existing contracts and oversees contract modifications. Collaborate with Business Development to source and provide strategic input on government market assessment and contracting opportunities. Conducts other duties as assigned. 10+ years as a Contracts Manager/Consultant supporting government contracts Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) designation preferred. Expert level experience administering Federal government contracts, preferably in a small business Expert knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, GSA and government contracting rules and regulations Ability to successfully negotiate all types of government contracts. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exhibits strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Possesses expert level knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes. 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

Develop, enhance, and maintain Appian applications, lead development teams, ensure security and compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders. | At least 6 years of Appian development experience, 5 years leading agile teams, proficiency with relational databases, Appian certifications, and strong communication skills. | Senior Appian Developer Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking a Senior Appian Developer. This is a full-time and hybrid position in the DMV area. The Senior Appian Developer is responsible for hands-on Appian application development, directing interdisciplinary technical teams, and ensuring robust system functionality. They collaborate with architects, business analysts, and project managers to design and deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable Appian-based applications. This role demands in-depth knowledge of Appian design objects, integrations, process models, and best practices. Roles & Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and maintain Appian applications, including interfaces, process flows, records, reports, and integrations. Lead a team of developers through the full software development lifecycle: requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and guide the team in following best practices and coding standards. Implement and oversee DevSecOps practices to automate testing, security scans, and deployment pipelines. Provide high-level architectural expertise and ensure solutions adhere to DOL’s enterprise architecture and relevant compliance (FISMA, FedRAMP). Collaborate with the business analyst and scrum master to refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and ensure feasible development timelines. Coordinate security assessments, prepare documentation for audits, and resolve vulnerabilities within established timelines. At least 6 years of hands-on experience in Appian development. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline (4 additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted). Minimum of 5 years leading developer teams in agile software delivery. Proven record delivering complex Appian solutions across multi-region environments for 200+ users. Demonstrated success in implementing relational databases (e.g., Oracle) for data modeling and querying in Appian projects. Strong knowledge of Appian platform objects (SAIL interfaces, process models, sites, records, reports). Ability to architect solutions for both front-end and back-end functions, including APIs and data integrations. Skilled in troubleshooting complex technical issues related to performance, security, and configuration. Proficient with agile methodologies and DevSecOps automation. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to mentor junior developers and liaise with business stakeholders. Appian Senior Developer Certification (required). SCRUM Master Certification (preferred). 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 Coverage Retirement Savings Plan Pre-Tax Benefit Programs Wellness and Work-Life Support Professional Development Performance and Referral Bonuses Life and Disability Insurance