Austin Foster

Associate Consultant Technology Consulting Services @Maximus

McLean, VA, US

Authored and submitted multiple RFI and RFP responses for DoD and civilian agencies, contributing to contract wins totaling over $100 million in less than a month.• Spearheaded the development of 20+ Capability Matrices for federal agencies including USDA, CDC, DCSA, SEC, SOUTHCOM, and NOAA, supporting pre-award qualification and proposal efforts.• Contributed to the TSA OPTIMA Task Force as a billable team member, supporting deliverables, facilitating meetings, and collaborating across workstreams.• Participated in the creation and refinement of the TSA Transition Plan, aligning deliverables with client expectations and contract requirements.• Supported the development of a RACI Matrix for TSA OPTIMA to clarify stakeholder roles and improve governance.• Maintained the OPTIMA Project Tracker in Microsoft Project, ensuring visibility and alignment across transition activities.• Added to the SEC EDGAR contract to provide billable consulting project management support.• Conducted security clearance analysis and obtained active Security Clearance (April 2025) to support classified work.• Created a centralized past performance repository to support proposal, capture, and RFI efforts across the organization.• Produced proposal graphics and templates for NOAA NCSC and other federal clients, enhancing visual storytelling and brand consistency.• Leveraged AI tools to extract and synthesize proposal content, accelerating response timelines and improving quality.• Supported the Project Mobility Board (PMB) by leading weekly updates, onboarding employees, and implementing AI-powered documentation tools to streamline operations.• Contributed to strategic marketing and capture efforts, including the DOL SOC engagement plan, involving deep research and win theme development.

Loyola Blakefield

High School Diploma

Texas Christian University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing