Senior Acquisition Specialist

BryceTech LLC; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and vision

Life & disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

BryceTech is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to provide senior-level acquisition and program management support to the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Medical Products.

This role will support medical product development programs across the acquisition lifecycle, applying expertise in DoD acquisition policies, capability requirements, PPBE, acquisition strategy, program documentation, and the integration of DoD acquisition processes with medical product

Qualifications

• Active DoW secret clearance or above.
• 10+ years of federal acquisition experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the DoD acquisition process.
• Working knowledge of DoDI 5000 and Defense Acquisition System processes
• Knowledge of PPBE and capability requirements development
• Experience developing or supporting acquisition strategies and documentation
• Experience developing and maintaining program schedules and acquisition milestone documentation
• Experience supporting LCCEs or other acquisition cost analyses
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple acquisition activities and priorities
• Ability to work effectively with Government, industry, medical, regulatory stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level acquisition and program management support for assigned DHA medical product development programs
• Apply knowledge of DoDI 5000 and the Defense Acquisition System to acquisition planning and program execution
• Apply knowledge of the DoD capability requirements development process and PPBE
• Support acquisition planning for DHA ACAT-designated medical programs
• Analyze Federal, DoD, DHA, and Service-specific acquisition policies, regulations, directives, and guidance
• Interpret and synthesize changing acquisition guidance and identify impacts, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
• Develop and maintain acquisition strategies, program plans, acquisition documentation, and decision-support materials
• Support preparation of Acquisition Decision Memoranda, Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analyses, LCCEs, TEMPs, SAMPs, and related program documentation
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules, Gantt charts, risk registers, change logs, decision logs, and action-item trackers
• Support milestone planning, In-Process Reviews, Milestone Decision Reviews, IPTs, working groups, and Product Manager/vendor meetings
• Coordinate developmental testing, operational assessments, site visits, and other acquisition activities
• Conduct market research and review existing technology-base programs
• Analyze technology maturity, acquisition risk, and capability gaps and provide recommendations to Government leadership
• Support technology transition strategies and tailored acquisition strategies
• Integrate DoD acquisition requirements with the unique aspects of medical product development
• Support acquisition activities involving drugs, biologics, blood and blood products, medical devices, and other regulated medical solutions as applicable
• Prepare briefings, executive summaries, white papers, memoranda, reports, RFIs, and other acquisition products
• Coordinate with Government, industry, medical, technical, regulatory, and other stakeholders
• Maintain accurate and auditable acquisition program documentation and records

Skills

DoD acquisition experience

Clearance

DoDI 5000 knowledge

PPBE knowledge

Acquisition strategy

Schedules & milestones

LCCEs / cost analyses

Analytical communication

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

• Compensation: USD 130,000 - USD 170,000 - yearly

Company Description

BryceTech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, R&D programs, and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation.

BryceTech has been recognized in the Washington Technology Fast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for five consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2025, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning, and excellence in federal contracting. With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and executing on critical government missions, BryceTech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the GovCon space.

Job Description

BryceTech is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to provide senior-level acquisition and program management support to the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Medical Products (PAE MP). This position will support medical product development programs across the acquisition lifecycle, applying expertise in DoD acquisition policies, capability requirements, PPBE, acquisition strategy, program documentation, and the integration of DoD acquisition processes with medical product development and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level acquisition and program management support for assigned DHA medical product development programs
• Apply knowledge of DoDI 5000 and the Defense Acquisition System to acquisition planning and program execution
• Apply knowledge of the DoD capability requirements development process and PPBE
• Support acquisition planning for DHA ACAT-designated medical programs
• Analyze Federal, DoD, DHA, and Service-specific acquisition policies, regulations, directives, and guidance
• Interpret and synthesize changing acquisition guidance and identify impacts, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions
• Develop and maintain acquisition strategies, program plans, acquisition documentation, and decision-support materials
• Support preparation of Acquisition Decision Memoranda, Acquisition Program Baselines, Business Case Analyses, LCCEs, TEMPs, SAMPs, and related program documentation
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Schedules, Gantt charts, risk registers, change logs, decision logs, and action-item trackers
• Support milestone planning, In-Process Reviews, Milestone Decision Reviews, IPTs, working groups, and Product Manager/vendor meetings
• Coordinate developmental testing, operational assessments, site visits, and other acquisition activities
• Conduct market research and review existing technology-base programs
• Analyze technology maturity, acquisition risk, and capability gaps and provide recommendations to Government leadership
• Support technology transition strategies and tailored acquisition strategies
• Integrate DoD acquisition requirements with the unique aspects of medical product development
• Support acquisition activities involving drugs, biologics, blood and blood products, medical devices, and other regulated medical solutions as applicable
• Prepare briefings, executive summaries, white papers, memoranda, reports, RFIs, and other acquisition products
• Coordinate with Government, industry, medical, technical, regulatory, and other stakeholders
• Maintain accurate and auditable acquisition program documentation and records

Qualifications

• Active DoW secret clearance or above
• 10+ years of federal acquisition experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting the DoD acquisition process
• Working knowledge of DoDI 5000 and Defense Acquisition System processes
• Knowledge of PPBE and capability requirements development
• Experience developing or supporting acquisition strategies and acquisition documentation
• Experience developing and maintaining program schedules and acquisition milestone documentation
• Experience supporting LCCEs or other acquisition cost analyses
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple acquisition activities and priorities
• Ability to work effectively with Government, industry, technical, medical, and regulatory stakeholders

Additional Information

Position is contingent upon contract award.

• competitive salary
• a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage
• company-paid life & disability insurance policies
• 401(k) plan with company match
• an educational reimbursement program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.