Software Solutions Engineer - Federal

Astor & Sanders

McLean, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Applications, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Disability Insurance, Federal Government, Government Acquisitions, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Life Insurance, Messaging Technology, Network Architecture/Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Proposal Writing, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales Presentation, Software Development, Software Engineering, Solution Sales, Storytelling, Systems Engineering, Technical Recruiting, Technical Sales, Technical Writing, Time Management, White Papers, Writing Skills
LOCATION
McLean, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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

About the Company

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