Full-Time

Acquisition Specialist/Analyst

Deadline 8/11/27
Brandes Associates

Brandes Associates

Provides real-time data interoperability gateway

Compensation Overview

$85k - $93k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Patuxent River, MD, USA + 1 more

More locations: Norfolk, VA, USA

In Person

Work is performed at contractor and government sites in Patuxent River and Norfolk.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
SharePoint
Microsoft Office
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 3 to 10 years of experience performing duties described in the functional description.
  • Excellent verbal, non-verbal, written, listening, communication, and interpersonal skills for staff, customer, and organizational communications.
  • Ability to perform all functional duties independently as a self-starter.
  • Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; Microsoft Project 2016; and Adobe Acrobat Reader and Pro.
  • A BA/BS degree is required. An Associate’s degree plus two additional years of relevant work experience, or four additional years of relevant work experience, may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • An active Department of Defense Secret clearance is required, with eligibility for access to classified information.
  • U.S. citizenship is required at the time of application.
Responsibilities
  • Support and draft program milestone-related documentation to ensure compliance with all aspects of Department of Defense and SECNAV 5000 series directives.
  • Support development of program acquisition documentation, including Acquisition Plans, Acquisition Strategy Reports, Procurement Initiation Documents, Performance Work Statements, funding documents, Contract Data Requirements Lists, and Acquisition Program Baseline Agreements.
  • Assess program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements.
  • Attend, participate, support, analyze, provide input, develop, prepare, and report on briefs, point papers, reports, correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards.

Brandes Associates fixes IT interoperability problems by delivering data solutions that enable real-time information exchange across different systems. Its product Syndeo combines a data gateway with protocol and format conversion to create a live interface between diverse nodes. This integrated solution transfers data between incompatible systems without excess resource use and project delays, and is designed for secure, real-time operation. The company aims to help clients streamline data processes across the global IT landscape, generating revenue through service contracts and product licensing while following industry-standard security practices.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ASD awarded $2.08 million for 2025-26 annual support and maintenance on March 11, 2026.
  • Brandes updated Syndeo documentation in October 2025, signaling active product maintenance.
  • Management said January 2026 momentum continues into 2026, supported by value-agnostic government demand.

What critics are saying

  • Australian Signals Directorate drove $2.08 million in 2025-26; losing it crushes revenue.
  • Narrow interoperability software faces Prime contractors and in-house integration teams in 2026.
  • No recent customer diversification signals exist; an ASD renewal failure threatens the business model.

What makes Brandes Associates unique

  • Syndeo converts protocols and message formats into real-time interfaces across legacy systems.
  • Brandes held Australian Signals Directorate support work in 2026, showing sticky niche expertise.
  • Thirty years serving Navy, Air Force, Special Forces, and Intelligence Community builds trust.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave