Astor & SandersYYC · S25
Posted 6 months ago
Software Solutions Engineer - Federal
McLean, Virginia, United StatesHybridFull-time
AI Summary
Develops technical solutions and writes proposal content for federal RFPs and client presentations, collaborating with SMEs to translate solutions into narratives and visuals.
About this role
Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor), an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA, is seeking a Software Solutions 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
Requirements
- 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.
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 ( #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
Skills
Agile DeliveryAI/MLApplication DevelopmentCloud EngineeringCybersecurityData AnalyticsDevSecOpsFederal ITNetwork EngineeringRFP
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