Senior Technical Proposal Writer

Astor & Sanders Open

On-site McLean Full-time Senior Revenue & Sales Operations

At a glance

Senior Revenue & Sales Operations role at Astor & Sanders. McLean · full-time · $100,000–$140,000 base.

SalaryStated by Astor & Sanders

$100,000 – $140,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from Astor & SandersOur estimate for the market: $124,125–$151,500Median $143,250

Below the market median of $143,250 for senior revenue & sales operations roles in McLean.

Worked out from 6 postings that stated pay, median $143,250. Last updated Nov 5, 2026.

RoleRevenue & Sales Operations

SenioritySenior

LocationMcLean

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$100,000–$140,000

PostedJul 2, 2026

Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Write technical solution and approach narratives for government RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
Interview technical staff and subject matter experts to turn complex input into proposal content
Build white papers and other technical publications for Federal Government readers
Shape responses with win themes, customer benefits, differentiators, proof points, and mission value
Edit several proposals at once for compliance, clarity, persuasion, and on-time delivery

What you bring

At least seven years in proposal writing, technical writing, editing, communications, or related professional writing
A bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a technology discipline
The analytical ability to interpret solicitations and identify the requirements each response must address
Strong writing, editing, research, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills
Working familiarity with MS Word, SharePoint, Teams, or proposal collaboration tools

Who this fits

You'll suit a senior writer who can understand IT and management consulting services, draw detail from technical contributors, and handle several deadline-driven assignments. The role is full-time and hybrid in McLean, Virginia. The stated annual salary range is $100,000 to $140,000.

From the employer

Technical Proposal Writer

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA seeking a Technical Proposal Writer. This is a full-time and hybrid position.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop compliant, compelling content for government solicitations, including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, with a focus on technical solution and approach narratives
Work directly with technical project staff and subject matter experts to gather, clarify, and translate technical input into proposal-ready content
Lead or support SME interviews and working sessions to draw out technical details, delivery examples, customer benefits, and mission impact
Organize and prepare information and data to write a variety of technical publications, including white papers, for a Federal Government audience requiring in-depth knowledge and understanding of information technology (IT) and management consulting services.
Incorporate win themes, customer benefits, strengths, differentiators, proof points, and relevant examples into technical proposal content
Clearly communicate the proposed solution, delivery approach, and value to the customer’s mission and operations
Improve proposal readability by using clear and concise headings, bullets, tables, callout boxes, graphics/visuals, and other scannable formats
Review and edit proposal content for clarity, compliance, persuasiveness, and alignment with win themes
Manage multiple proposal writing and editing assignments simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

7+ years’ experience in proposal writing, technical writing, editing, communications, or related professional writing
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, or a technology field
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn, with a strong interest in contributing to a winning culture and growing within the company
Analytical mindset to interpret government solicitations, identify key response requirements, and support compliant proposal development
Strong writing, editing, research, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
Familiar with MS Word, SharePoint, Teams, or proposal collaboration tools

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000-$140,000 annually. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, candidate skills and education, geographical location, certifications, and business needs, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range. This salary range represents Astor's good-faith estimate of compensation for the position at the time of posting.

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