Senior Acquisition Specialist

BryceTech; Hughesville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BryceTech seeks a Senior Acquisition Specialist to enhance innovative solutions for the US Navy. This role involves leading acquisition workflows, developing compliance documentation, and engaging with stakeholders to support critical mission success. Candidates should have a strong DoD acquisition background and excellent communication skills. A Master’s degree and significant experience in RDT&E and SBIR/STTR are required.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life & disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Educational reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in supporting DoD acquisition.
• Experience supporting RDT&E programs and associated contracting processes.
• At least 6 years supporting DoD acquisition, preferably Navy and/or SBIR/STTR.

Responsibilities

• Lead studies and system design efforts to simplify acquisition workflows.
• Create and refine acquisition documentation including financial justifications.
• Engage with industry and stakeholders to enhance program acquisition.

Skills

Program management

Systems engineering

Acquisition

Financial management

Test and evaluation

Integrated logistics support

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in business or technical field

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Company Description

BryceTech has partnered with technology and R&D clients to deliver mission and business success since 2017. Bryce combines core competencies in analytics and engineering with domain expertise. Our teams help government agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and investors manage complex programs, develop IT tools, and forecast critical outcomes. We offer clients proprietary, research-based models that enable evidence-based decision-making. Bryce cultivates a culture of engagement and partnership with our clients. BryceTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Company Description

BryceTech has partnered with technology and R&D clients to deliver mission and business success since 2017. Bryce combines core competencies in analytics and engineering with domain expertise. Our teams help government agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and investors manage complex programs, develop IT tools, and forecast critical outcomes. We offer clients proprietary, research-based models that enable evidence-based decision-making. Bryce cultivates a culture of engagement and partnership with our clients. BryceTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Description

BryceTech is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to work directly with program leadership and NAVSEA Program Executive Offices, driving innovative solutions from research to operational capability. The candidate will be working at the intersection of technology, strategy, and acquisition, helping the US Navy bring innovative capabilities to the fleet.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead studies, evaluations, and system design efforts to simplify acquisition workflows and support Navy leadership with operations manuals, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop and implement plans and support the development and evaluation of program milestones that align with DoDI 5000 series and SECNAV policies to support mission success.
• Create and refine acquisition documentation, including statements of work, procurement strategies, funding justifications, acquisition plans, acquisition strategy reports, procurement initiation documentation, agreements and contract terms.
• Analyze and compile key program data, transforming insights into high-impact reports, briefs, memos, and correspondence.
• Assess program documentation, procedures, and operations for compliance with specifications, requirements, and mission.
• Support all aspects of contract meetings, conferences, and review boards including preparing materials for senior leadership and participating to provide insights and recommendations based on acquisition expertise.
• Participate in program meetings and supports integrated product teams.
• Engage with industry and stakeholders, professionally representing the office in outreach efforts and key partnerships.
• Support program strategy and engagement with SBIR/STTR firms and academic organizations including analyzing and recommended courses of action regarding IP, Export, and technical disclosure law and regulations.
• Elevate the team, providing mentorship, training, and quality reviews to ensure excellence in acquisition practices.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or technical field.
• 10 years of experience in supporting DoD acquisition.
• Must have experience supporting RDT&E programs and associated contracting processes.
• At least 6 years supporting DoD acquisition, preferably Navy and/or Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR).
• Experience analyzing small RDT&E acquisition programs including logistics, configuration, management and systems analysis/design.
• Possess knowledge and/or familiarity with SBIR/STTR Policy Directives, the DoD and SECNAV 5000 acquisition series, ASN (RDA) SBIR/STTR policies, and Federal and DoD acquisition regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one (1) or more of the following areas: program management, systems engineering, system acquisition, financial management, test and evaluation or integrated logistics support.
• At least six (6) years of experience related to manufacturing plans, configuration management, commercialization/transition, and audit preparations.
• Demonstrated knowledge in assertions (when a firm may be granted them, understand the basis of the assertion and the impact), Intellectual Property, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) technical data rights, SBIR/STTR law/policy, Federal contract law/policy, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and export regulations with regard to technology and how they apply to SBIR.
• Experience working across DoD components and with multiple acquisition office functions (contracting, financial, technical).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to a wide range of audiences through multiple media.
  
  

Additional Information

A Secret Clearance is required, TS prefered.

This is a contingent hire position.

BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

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