Acquisition Manager / DAG Chief

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 an Acquisition Manager / DAG Chief to provide senior acquisition management and advisory support to Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SSC/SZ). The Acquisition Manager / DAG Chief will support the Government in managing and aligning portfolio acquisition activities, manpower, funding, requirements, contracts, milestones, and key decision points across a complex portfolio of classified and unclassified space programs. The position will provide senior-level analysis, recommendations, coordination, and issue resolution in support of acquisition strategy, program execution, and leadership decision-making. Responsibilities Advise and assist SSC/SZ leadership and program managers on acquisition planning, execution, and portfolio management activitiesProvide recommendations for effective alignment of portfolio acquisitions, manpower, funding, requirements, and program objectivesCoordinate and resolve program issues and facilitate communication and integration among Government organizations, mission partners, contractors, and other stakeholdersIdentify and minimize interface and integration issues across acquisition and sustainment activitiesMaintain, update, and analyze acquisition forecasts covering current and future contract efforts, milestones, and key decision pointsIdentify acquisition forecast disconnects, deficiencies, schedule risks, and other issues and provide recommendations for resolutionIncorporate force design, operational imperatives, combatant command integrated priority lists, and future force-shaping inputs into acquisition planning and recommendationsSupport development, review, coordination, and execution of acquisition strategies and related acquisition documentationSupport acquisition planning and requirements development across the system life cycleAdvise Government leadership on cost, schedule, performance, and acquisition tradeoffsSupport program management reviews, leadership engagements, and other high-visibility acquisition activitiesPrepare and coordinate acquisition briefings, reports, analyses, decision materials, and executive-level correspondenceSupport high-visibility engagements and taskers, including activities involving senior Government leadership and congressional-level engagementsCoordinate acquisition-related activities with internal SSC organizations, mission partners, and external stakeholdersSupport integrated product teams, working groups, and other cross-functional acquisition forumsAssist with source-selection activities that are appropriate for contractor support, including development of acquisition documentation, source-selection plans, acquisition strategies, and proposal evaluation materialsSupport acquisition and sustainment activities throughout the program life cycle, including planning, development, execution, transition, and sustainmentProvide timely acquisition analysis, recommendations, briefings, reports, and other products in support of Government decision-making Qualifications Active DoW Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)MA/MS degree from an accredited college or university20 years of relevant experience, including significant experience supporting space programsPMT 4010 Certificate (or predecessor course), demonstrating qualification to support DoD ACAT I and II acquisition programsDemonstrated experience supporting complex DoD acquisition programs, preferably ACAT I and II programs within the space domainProficiency with DoD acquisition, cost, requirements, and reporting systems, including Cost and Requirements System (C&RS), MAR reporting software, Microsoft Office Suite, and Task Management Tool (TMT)Experience supporting acquisition planning, program execution, requirements development, and coordination of complex Government programsExperience integrating cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements information to support acquisition decisionsExperience developing and reviewing acquisition strategies, program documentation, briefings, reports, and executive-level decision materialsExperience coordinating across Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners to identify issues, assess impacts, develop recommendations, and coordinate resolutionStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior Government leadershipAbility to work effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting classified space acquisition programs Additional Information Position is contingent upon contract award. 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.