Mark Herzing
CFO, BryceTech
BryceTech’s biggest recent achievement was implementing a long-term strategy to scale in the aerospace, biosecurity, and defense markets through focused reinvestment in growth-related functions. That strategy was tested during periods of contract uncertainty, shifts in administration priorities, and reprioritization of federal programs that affected long-standing partnerships, requiring proactive planning, transparent communication, and rapid rebudgeting.
The company navigated these challenges without disruption to client delivery, demonstrating a disciplined approach to fueling sustainable success by reinvesting top-line growth into business development, recruiting and infrastructure automation.
Since BryceTech’s founding in 2017, it has championed partnerships that apply science, technology, and analytics to improve cost efficiency and mission performance across government programs. BryceTech delivered measurable results through initiatives such as automating NASA’s research proposal evaluations, substantially reducing time and labor requirements while also strengthening internal programs that sustain workforce excellence.
Throughout the many changes to the federal marketplace, BryceTech’s retention and benefits programs are fully funded, including industry-leading medical and dental coverage, a $6,000 recruitment bonus, and merit-based cash awards that recognized over 40% of the workforce in 2024, reflecting the company’s belief that investing in people is fundamental to mission continuity and operational efficiency.
“Mark’s impact extends far beyond traditional financial oversight,” said Brycetech CEO Carissa Christensen. “He leads with precision-in-pricing and execution, mentors our emerging leaders, and ensures our capture and contract strategies are financially disciplined and mission-driven. Because of his oversight—from bid modeling to contract fulfilment—BryceTech sustains a win-rate near 60 percent, delivers on all opportunities, and remains a trusted business partner to the federal government.”
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Building on the foundation of that strategy, Mark Herzing’s team led the financial planning and pricing efforts that enabled BryceTech to secure $70 million in new Defense Department prime contracts, each with a 1-year base and four option years, and an additional award with the same customer to advance CBRN defense capabilities.
The company also conducted financial modeling that positioned BryceTech to win the $2.5 billion, 10-year Space Force Hemisphere IDIQ, extending the company’s reach into unrestricted competition while protecting its small business strengths. These wins, along with OASIS+ awards in the WOSB and TSB pools, reflect Herzing’s team’s focus on disciplined growth, portfolio diversification, and sustainable expansion in a changing federal marketplace.
“At BryceTech, we empower our people, train our people, and trust our people,” he said. “Our leadership team includes colleagues we have worked alongside for decades and new members who have earned complete trust in just a few short years. Their professionalism, integrity, and shared purpose make BryceTech an enduring force for innovation and mission success across the federal landscape.”
Fun fact: Herzing is a semi-professional tubist who maintains an active “second life” as a musician, arranger, and manager of brass ensembles performing across the D.C. metro area.