Senior Acquisition Leader, DoD/FDA Medical Programs

Systems Plus, Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus/award programs

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Systems Plus, Inc. in Frederick, MD seeks a Senior Acquisition Specialist to guide.DoD acquisition and FDA regulatory pathways for medical product development. You will work with military leaders, scientists, clinicians, and partners to drive regulatory-compliant strategies and program execution.

You’ll lead IPTs and coordinate documentation, risk management, and reviews while ensuring alignment with DoD and FDA frameworks. A strategic thinker with strong communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area preferred
• 10+ years of relevant acquisition experience
• Expert knowledge of DoD acquisition processes including AF and DoDI 5000 series
• Experience supporting acquisition strategies, baselines, BCA, cost estimates, reviews
• Experience integrating FDA regulatory activities with DoD processes
• Experience leading Integrated Product Teams and cross-functional groups
• Strong briefing, writing and executive communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide senior acquisition program management support within the DoD framework
• Integrate DoD processes with FDA regulatory pathways for regulated medical products
• Analyze policy, directives, and guidance; produce reports and recommendations for leadership
• Lead/participate in IPTs, Working Groups, and reviews to support product development
• Develop and maintain acquisition documentation, schedules, risk registers, and briefings
• Coordinate with DoD, FDA, services, industry partners to support planning and execution
• Monitor program performance and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Skills

Program management

DoD processes

FDA regulatory

Executive communication

IPTs leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Systems Plus, Inc. in Frederick, MD seeks a Senior Acquisition Specialist to guide.DoD acquisition and FDA regulatory pathways for medical product development. You will work with military leaders, scientists, clinicians, and partners to drive regulatory-compliant strategies and program execution.

You’ll lead IPTs and coordinate documentation, risk management, and reviews while ensuring alignment with DoD and FDA frameworks. A strategic thinker with strong communication skills is essential.