Acquisition Support Specialist

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, and R&D program 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 four consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2023, 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 has partnered with technology and R&D clients to deliver mission and business success for nearly 20 years. 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. Bryce Space and Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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. 

BryceTech is looking for an Acquisition Support Specialist to provide advisory & assistance services (A&AS) to support a major defense program, focusing on Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition life cycle planning and Space Force systems.  The ideal candidate will have experience in acquisition analysis, milestone documentation, and acquisition documentation coordination; understand how classified funding is distributed and steps within the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process.  The candidate will assist the client on cost, schedule and performance matters as it relates to acquisition processes within the U.S. Space Force, particularly within Space Systems Command (SSC). 

The Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDACP) (SSC/SZ), Battle Management, Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) (SSC/BC) provides highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to meet current and projected DoD operational requirements. SSC/SZ-BC develops, integrates, tests, deploys, sustains, and supports operations for systems that meet strategic and tactical operational needs. This mission area requires personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments.  

Key responsibilities include: 

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance to support acquisition life cycle for advanced technology, future concept development and integration activities 

• Revise or provide draft Joint Capabilities Integration and Development Systems (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation; and support the presentation of products to customers (i.e., Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Milestone documentation, etc.) 

• Provide SME-level technical and/or programmatic status report of any individual program or of the portfolio 

• Identify areas of improvement in the acquisition process 

• Understand and support the client on commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funds and perform earned value management and schedule analysis; maintain awareness of program schedules, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide an assessment based on the identified risks 

• Provide subject matter expertise in support of integrated baseline reviews/business financial reviews 

• Analyze client by reviewing and analyzing packages delivered in support of DoD programs (i.e., Program Contractor Status Reports, Contract Performance Reports, Integrated Master Schedules, etc.) 

• Advise client on technical engagements (technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, video teleconferences, telecons, working groups, and informational meetings) 

• Assist client in source selections subject to FAR 9.505-4  

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:  

• BA/BS 

Must Have Experience Requirements:  

• 3-10 years of relative experience 

• Experience in DoD acquisition life cycle planning, including acquisition documentation and milestone processes 

• Expertise in leading, managing, and contributing to major defense programs 

• Experience with U.S. Space Force systems and organizations, particularly within Space Systems Command 

• Experience working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment 

Desired Skillsets: 

• DAWIA or PMP certification. 

• Experience with the PPBE process. 

Security Clearance:  

• Active TS SCI Eligible 

Additional Information

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.

Salary starting at $115k/y.