Acquisition Manager / DAG Chief

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El Segundo, CA, USA
In-Office
220K-260K Annually
Expert/Leader
Defense
The Role
Provides senior acquisition management and advisory support for classified and unclassified space programs. Aligns acquisition activities, funding, manpower, requirements, contracts, milestones, and decision points; develops acquisition strategies and documentation; analyzes cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs; coordinates Government, contractor, and mission-partner stakeholders; supports source selection, program reviews, executive briefings, and leadership decision-making.
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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 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 activities
  • Provide recommendations for effective alignment of portfolio acquisitions, manpower, funding, requirements, and program objectives
  • Coordinate and resolve program issues and facilitate communication and integration among Government organizations, mission partners, contractors, and other stakeholders
  • Identify and minimize interface and integration issues across acquisition and sustainment activities
  • Maintain, update, and analyze acquisition forecasts covering current and future contract efforts, milestones, and key decision points
  • Identify acquisition forecast disconnects, deficiencies, schedule risks, and other issues and provide recommendations for resolution
  • Incorporate force design, operational imperatives, combatant command integrated priority lists, and future force-shaping inputs into acquisition planning and recommendations
  • Support development, review, coordination, and execution of acquisition strategies and related acquisition documentation
  • Support acquisition planning and requirements development across the system life cycle
  • Advise Government leadership on cost, schedule, performance, and acquisition tradeoffs
  • Support program management reviews, leadership engagements, and other high-visibility acquisition activities
  • Prepare and coordinate acquisition briefings, reports, analyses, decision materials, and executive-level correspondence
  • Support high-visibility engagements and taskers, including activities involving senior Government leadership and congressional-level engagements
  • Coordinate acquisition-related activities with internal SSC organizations, mission partners, and external stakeholders
  • Support integrated product teams, working groups, and other cross-functional acquisition forums
  • Assist with source-selection activities that are appropriate for contractor support, including development of acquisition documentation, source-selection plans, acquisition strategies, and proposal evaluation materials
  • Support acquisition and sustainment activities throughout the program life cycle, including planning, development, execution, transition, and sustainment
  • Provide 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 university
  • 20 years of relevant experience, including significant experience supporting space programs
  • PMT 4010 Certificate (or predecessor course), demonstrating qualification to support DoD ACAT I and II acquisition programs
  • Demonstrated experience supporting complex DoD acquisition programs, preferably ACAT I and II programs within the space domain
  • Proficiency 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 programs
  • Experience integrating cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements information to support acquisition decisions
  • Experience developing and reviewing acquisition strategies, program documentation, briefings, reports, and executive-level decision materials
  • Experience coordinating across Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners to identify issues, assess impacts, develop recommendations, and coordinate resolution
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior Government leadership
  • Ability 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.

Skills Required

  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
  • MA or MS degree from an accredited college or university
  • 20 years of relevant experience, including significant experience supporting space programs
  • PMT 4010 Certificate or predecessor course
  • Experience supporting complex DoD acquisition programs, preferably ACAT I and II programs within the space domain
  • Proficiency with 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 programs
  • Experience integrating cost, schedule, performance, funding, contracting, and requirements information for acquisition decisions
  • Experience developing and reviewing acquisition strategies, program documentation, briefings, reports, and executive-level decision materials
  • Experience coordinating across Government organizations, contractors, and mission partners to resolve issues
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior Government leadership
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting classified space acquisition programs
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The Company
HQ: Alexandria, Virginia
133 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

BryceTech has partnered with technology and R&D clients to deliver mission and business success for nearly 20 years. 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. BryceTech cultivates a culture of engagement and partnership with our clients.

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