Operations Specialist - ERC

Company: Engineering Research
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

ERC is a servant-leader oriented company with approximately 1,800 employees and multiple contracts across the US. - We believe that our culture has a direct influence on the job satisfaction of our employees and is reflected in the outstanding quality of service received by our customers. - Your role: In your role as an Operations Specialist within ECC division, you will lead the effort for effectively increasing the efficiency of operations for the organization. In this role, your duties will include reporting to the Division Chief and contract management to develop new strategies to improve the organization's mission efficiency and accuracy. To ensure success as an Operations Specialist, you should demonstrate advanced operational competency and excellent managerial skills. Operations Specialist are comfortable in leadership positions and have operations management experience. The Operations Specialist will be a problem solver and decision maker that possesses acute understanding of budgeting, process improvement, labor resourcing, and project management. This role will require the ability to multi-task working multiple programs for the division. What you'll do all day: Work as part of a team of engineers and technicians. Arrange meetings, conference calls, etc. and manage organizational events calendars in Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, or other similar digital information technology means. Receive and route incoming communications, e.g., telephone calls, e-mail messages, postal mail, etc. Prepare and edit correspondence in accordance with Army Regulation 25-50, Preparing and Managing Correspondence, and applicable subordinate organizations' directives. Track accomplishment progress by employees of mandatory training using Army Test & Evaluation Command (ATEC) Training Tracker Module (ATTM). Assist in managing timekeeping information for Government employees in Automated Time Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS). Assist in preparing and routing official Government business travel requests and completed travel claims for Government employees in Defense Travel System (DTS) consistent with Department of Defense Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and applicable subordinate directives. Prepare purchase requests. Submit and track work orders. Receive visitors and assist their rendezvous with their hosts You will love 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: A Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, Business Management, or similar. 5 years of project management, operations management, or equivalent experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and other operational software. Ability to multitask on several projects at the same time. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to give presentations. Ability to track fund and materials, as well as conduct labor reporting. Ability to write proposals/ estimates for projects. Ability to conduct meetings with management and engineering. Proven ability to lead others. Must be a team player. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be a US Citizen. Desired skills and experience for this position: A Master of Business Administration is preferred. A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate is preferred. Extensive experience working on government contracts. - What we offer: Competitive salaries. Continuing education assistance. Professional development allotment. Multiple healthcare benefit packages. 401K with employer matching. Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule *MON*

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