For more than 30 years, ERC has been delivering the advantage needed to solve our customers and the nation’s toughest challenges. ERC is a trusted partner to the Defense and Space communities. We provide the advanced engineering, innovative technology, and subject-matter expertise to deliver the mission results in our customers need to keep the nation safe and secure. Our unique solutions enhance readiness, optimize performance, and help ensure success in the air, on the ground and in space.

Our corporate culture is essential to our success, built on respect, empowerment, and collaboration. Our culture elevates our people, ensuring they provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers. We always strive to do the right thing. We believe that our people are our best asset and human connection our greatest strength.

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Your role:

In your role as aContract Specialist, you will support the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO II) in operating and maintaining a diverse set of laboratories, shops test facilities for the Kennedy space Center (KSC) and the U. S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC) Wide Engineering and Support Services (RWESS) Contract on Redstone Arsenal, AL with the procurement and documentation of essential materials and subcontract agreements for labor services. The position is located in the Huntsville, AL, corporate office during the standard work week.

• Work as part of an enterprise team of order clerks and buyers supporting multiple divisions and customers and understands how to rank and work priorities.
• Execute, track, and expedite purchase orders and small dollar credit card purchases for materials and services and execute and manage subcontract agreements for labor services from purchase request through close-out reconciliation.
• Perform, manage, and maintain file documentation in accordance with company policies and DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
• Support multiple projects in parallel in an environment that changes quickly in response to customer needs.
• Prepare Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and evaluate responses.
• Track procurement progression and status.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, contract terms, clauses, and other contractual requirements.
• Conduct market research and document.
• Prepare and write price analysis justifications.
• Review and write non-competitive award or sole source justifications in accordance with DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
• Validate justifications, requirements, funding, and budget.
• Communicate with requestors, engineering and technical teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Maintain a close working relationship with internal and external customers. 

You will enjoy this job if you:

• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks.
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians.
• Are good at communicating with people.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Enjoy multitasking.

Minimum requirements for this position:

• Prefer Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting, or other related field or certificates in such areas of study
• 2 years of relevant experience in contract procurement or similar purchasing background of mechanical and electronic parts in support of test instrumentation, development, manufacturing, and subcontract management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Windows Operating Systems (OS) and MS Office products, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience, working knowledge, and understanding of government regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Ability to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities.
• Strong organizational and workflow skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable with redundant work and last-minute variety.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Desired skills and experience for this position:

• Junior to mid-level knowledge and experience in procurement in support of a government contract.
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint Time & Expense, SharePoint, and CostPoint Procurement.
• Experience with Excel
• Previous experience and track record of success creating cost and price analysis justifications.
• Previous experience reviewing and writing non-competitive award or sole source justifications.
• Excellent computer skills and experience working in Excel.
• Be willing to travel to customer sites

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Professional development allotment.
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages.
• 401k with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule.

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