Senior Acquisition Specialist

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) at Fort Detrick, MD.

With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments. Our clients' employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide.

Why Should You Be Interested ?

• Direct hire full-time position
• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits
• Mid-size company with room for growth

Position Title : Senior Acquisition Specialist

Position Location : Full-time on-site in Frederick, MD (Fort Detrick)

Daily Responsibilities:

• Play a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge medical technologies to the Warfighter by guiding acquisition strategies that transform innovative concepts into deployed capabilities. As a Senior Acquisition Specialist, you will work alongside military leaders, scientists, clinicians, and industry partners to navigate the intersection of DoD acquisition and FDA regulatory pathways for some of the nation's most important medical product development programs. This is a unique opportunity to influence high-visibility decisions, shape future capabilities, and directly support military readiness and healthcare innovation.
• Provide senior acquisition program management support within the DoD acquisition framework, applying knowledge of Federal regulations, DoDI 5000 series guidance, FDA regulatory statutes, PPBE processes, and Service acquisition policies to medical product development programs.
• Integrate DoD acquisition processes with FDA and other applicable regulatory pathways for drugs, biologics, blood products, medical devices, diagnostics, and other regulated medical solutions.
• Analyze new and changing DoD, DHA, and Agency policies, directives, and guidance; assess impacts to acquisition programs; and develop reports, briefings, decision papers, and recommendations for leadership review.
• Lead and participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Working Groups, Product Manager meetings, In-Process Reviews (IPRs), Milestone Decision Reviews (MDRs), and other acquisition forums supporting product development efforts.
• Develop, maintain, and review acquisition documentation, including Integrated Master Schedules, stakeholder communication plans, risk registers, decision logs, executive briefings, white papers, and responses to requests for information.
• Support the preparation of acquisition milestone documentation, including Business Case Analyses, Acquisition Decision Memoranda, Acquisition Strategies, Simplified Acquisition Management Plans, Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Test and Evaluation documentation, and other program decision-support artifacts.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across DoD, DHA, military services, industry, and partner organizations to support acquisition planning, program execution, and product transition activities.
• Apply risk-management principles to assess acquisition strategies, technology maturity, program risks, capability gaps, and investment opportunities, and provide recommendations to leadership regarding program execution and future development efforts.
• Support market research, technology assessments, acquisition analyses, product evaluations, and strategic planning activities to inform acquisition decisions and portfolio management.
• Monitor acquisition program performance and maintain program records, action-item trackers, correspondence, and documentation within approved electronic document-management systems while ensuring compliance with applicable acquisition and regulatory requirements.

Required Years of Experience (min) :

• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant acquisition experience

Required Degree/Certifications :

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area preferred

Required Experience & Expertise in the following areas :

• Expert knowledge of DoD acquisition processes, including the Adaptive Acquisition Framework and DoDI 5000 series.
• Experience supporting medical product development, pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, diagnostics, or other regulated technologies.
• Experience supporting acquisition strategies, acquisition program baselines, acquisition decision memoranda, business case analyses, life-cycle cost estimates, milestone reviews, and sustainment planning.
• Experience integrating FDA regulatory activities with DoD acquisition processes.
• Experience leading/advising Integrated Product Teams and cross-functional stakeholder groups.
• Experience conducting acquisition planning, requirements analysis, capability-gap assessments, market research, and acquisition documentation development.
• Ability to independently analyze policy, guidance, regulations, technical data, and program information and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Strong briefing, writing, and executive communication skills.

Required Clearance :

• U.S. citizenship required
• Tier 3 background investigation with Secret security clearance eligibility is required

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: TBD

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.