Systems Engineer - Federal
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Five to eight years of experience in a technical role similar to Software Engineer, including three to five years as a Solutions or Systems Engineer focused 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, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and network engineering.
- Understanding of government acquisition processes and RFP structure.
- Ability to generate and present briefings on corporate capabilities to key stakeholders, write proposals, and articulate technology solutions.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple parallel efforts.
- Develop technical solutions for federal RFPs, RFIs, and white papers that align with the company’s services and capabilities.
- Write proposal content covering technical approach, staffing approach, transition and transformation plans, management approach, and innovation.
- Work with program and technical subject matter experts 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.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
About the company
Astor & Sanders Corporation helps federal agencies modernize their IT through software modernization, AI-driven solutions, cloud services, cybersecurity, data analytics, and network operations. It delivers these capabilities via scalable, cost-effective deployments that streamline operations and strengthen security, modernizing complex government systems to improve performance and resilience. The company differentiates itself by a long track record since 2000, a government-focused portfolio, and national awards, plus SBA-certified woman-owned status that helps it navigate GovCon challenges. Its goal is to enable federal agencies to achieve measurable mission outcomes in today’s evolving digital landscape.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Rockville, Maryland
Founded
2000
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DOL awarded Astor & Sanders a $2.27 million UI identity-verification contract in May 2026.
- DOL later added a $603,433 veterans case-management contract in June 2026.
- Prior large awards from Treasury and USGS validate recurring federal demand.
What critics are saying
- CIO-SP3 SB ends April 29, 2026, forcing replacement revenue quickly.
- Recent wins came from single-bid competitions, exposing Astor & Sanders to pricing pressure.
- Federal revenue concentration makes any DOL or IRS recompete loss existential.
What makes Astor & Sanders unique
- Astor & Sanders has nearly 20 years of federal IT delivery experience in McLean.
- SBA lists Astor & Sanders as a women-owned small business led by Sadhna Agrawal.
- Its CIO-SP3 SB and GSA MAS access supports fast government task-order wins.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Hybrid Work Options