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# Purchaser / Scheduler / Project Coordinator at Threat Tec, LLC

- **Company:** Threat Tec, LLC
- **Location:** Hampton, VA
- **Compensation:** $70k–$90k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/threattec/dd6ff155-ccc1-43c1-ae81-f12a5999b0b9

## Job description

Threat Tec, LLC is an integrated technology and services company serving defense and commercial customers. We design, deliver, and sustain training, readiness, and mission-support solutions that combine people, process, and technology to improve preparation, decision-making, and operational performance.

Position Overview Threat Tec, LLC is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Purchaser / Scheduler / Project Coordinator to support purchasing, production scheduling, and project coordination activities across our Mission Engineering Division and corporate operations. This multifaceted position will be responsible for managing procurement activities, coordinating vendor relationships, maintaining production schedules, and supporting the execution of engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, and government contracting projects. The selected candidate will also play an important role in establishing, implementing, and maintaining purchasing processes and documentation aligned with AS9100 quality management requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in government contracting procurement, purchasing operations, and vendor management, along with experience or familiarity with manufacturing environments, production scheduling, and project coordination. This individual will work closely with Program Managers, engineers, machinists, technicians, Operations, Finance, Contracts, and company leadership to ensure materials and services are procured efficiently, production schedules remain on track, and project requirements are successfully executed.

## Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Procurement

- Establish, document, implement, and maintain purchasing procedures, processes, and controls aligned with AS9100 requirements and company policies.
- Process purchase requests and purchase orders for government programs, corporate operations, machine shop activities, and engineering projects.
- Source and procure raw materials, mechanical components, fabricated parts, tools, equipment, supplies, and professional services.
- Collaborate with Program Managers, engineering personnel, Operations, Finance, and Contracts to identify procurement requirements, budgets, and delivery timelines.
- Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations, conduct competitive purchasing activities, and document supplier evaluations and selections.
- Identify, qualify, onboard, and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and subcontractors.
- Negotiate pricing, purchasing terms, and delivery schedules to support cost-effective procurement and timely project execution.
- Track purchase orders, shipments, backorders, material availability, and vendor performance to prevent operational and production delays.
- Coordinate outside machining, fabrication, finishing, and specialty manufacturing services as required.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor information, approvals, procurement files, and supporting documentation.
- Resolve purchasing and receiving issues, including incorrect shipments, damaged products, shortages, returns, and invoice discrepancies.
- Coordinate with Finance and Accounts Payable to reconcile purchase orders, receiving documentation, invoices, and payment discrepancies.
- Support inventory management, material tracking, purchasing forecasts, and stock availability for shop and program operations.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, applicable AS9100 controls, and FAR/DFARS requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, reduce costs, strengthen supplier performance, and shorten delivery timelines.

Project Coordination & Management Support

- Assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, and operational projects from initiation through completion.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, milestone trackers, action item lists, and deliverable requirements.
- Track project progress against established timelines, budgets, scope requirements, and contractual deliverables.
- Coordinate project activities among Program Managers, engineers, machinists, technicians, vendors, and company leadership.
- Monitor material costs, purchase commitments, labor expenditures, and other project-related expenses to support budget management.
- Identify project risks, scheduling delays, resource limitations, and potential cost overruns, escalating concerns to appropriate management.
- Organize and participate in project planning meetings, production reviews, and status updates.
- Document meeting notes, action items, assigned responsibilities, and completion deadlines.
- Prepare project status reports, schedules, cost summaries, and management briefings.
- Coordinate project documentation, material requirements, and customer deliverables to support successful project execution.
- Support project closeout activities, including final documentation, material reconciliation, and lessons learned.
- Assist Program Managers and engineering leadership with additional administrative and operational project management tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 3 years of purchasing or procurement experience supporting a government contractor, Department of Defense program, or similar regulated contracting environment.
- Experience managing purchase orders, vendor quotations, invoices, receiving documentation, and procurement records.
- Working knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management, and procurement documentation requirements.
- Ability to coordinate multiple purchasing requirements, production schedules, and project deadlines simultaneously.
- General understanding of manufacturing, machine shop, fabrication, or mechanical assembly operations, or demonstrated ability to support technical production environments.
- Experience tracking project milestones, material deliveries, budgets, or operational schedules.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to develop and maintain purchasing records, spreadsheets, production schedules, project trackers, and status reports.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with vendors, Program Managers, engineers, shop personnel, Finance, Contracts, and company leadership.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to learn and effectively utilize purchasing, inventory management, and business software systems.

## Preferred Qualifications

- 5 or more years of purchasing or procurement experience supporting government contracting, defense manufacturing, or Department of Defense programs.
- Experience supporting multiple government contracts, programs, or manufacturing projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with FAR/DFARS procurement requirements, AS9100 purchasing controls, and government contractor purchasing practices.
- Experience establishing purchasing procedures, implementing procurement systems, or supporting AS9100 quality management processes.
- Experience with supplier qualification, vendor onboarding, negotiations, and supplier performance evaluations.
- Experience supporting machine shops, engineering departments, fabrication facilities, or manufacturing operations.
- Familiarity with CNC machining, welding, fabrication, mechanical assembly, and prototype development.
- Experience purchasing metals, specialty materials, mechanical components, and manufacturing supplies.
- Experience using ERP, MRP, procurement, inventory management, or production scheduling software.
- Experience with project management and scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
- Ability to interpret basic engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and material specifications.
- Experience tracking project budgets, labor hours, material costs, production milestones, and deliverables.
- Experience coordinating outside manufacturing processes such as heat treating, anodizing, powder coating, Cerakote, or specialty fabrication.
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Project Management, or a related field.
- CAPM, PMP, or other relevant purchasing, supply chain, or project management certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to work in an office environment with regular interaction in an active machine shop or fabrication facility.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout production areas to coordinate materials, scheduling, and project activities.
- Ability to occasionally lift and move materials, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, with assistance when appropriate.
- Ability to work around manufacturing equipment and machinery while following established safety procedures.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering designated shop areas.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a highly organized, resourceful, and technically minded professional who can bring structure and accountability to purchasing operations while keeping production schedules and projects moving forward.

The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in government contracting procurement, understand the importance of accurate purchasing documentation and compliance, and possess the ability to coordinate materials, schedules, and project requirements across multiple departments.

This individual does not need to be a machinist or certified Project Manager but should be comfortable working in a technical manufacturing environment, communicating with engineering and production personnel, and proactively addressing purchasing or scheduling challenges.

Someone with experience as a Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Coordinator, Production Scheduler, Materials Planner, or Project Coordinator who enjoys managing multiple responsibilities and improving operational processes would be an excellent fit.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Threat Tec, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and/or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request assistance by contacting Talent@threattec.us or calling 757-240-4305.

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## About Threat Tec, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Threat Tec, LLC enhances readiness against evolving global threats by providing threat emulation, wargaming, simulation, and data visualization solutions to the U.S. military and allied government agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Veteran-Owned Small Business)
- **Headquarters**: Hampton, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (Jim Crawford serves as President and CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense, allied military, and other government agencies (B2G)
- **Mission / Purpose**: “To enable and support US and allies’ interests by integrating premier capabilities across defense and commercial sectors to maintain or develop strategic, operational, and tactical dominance across the global competition continuum, defend the republic, our founding principles, and preserve capitalism.”

## Products & Services
- **Intelligence and Threat Emulation**: Provides live threat emulation and near-peer sparring capabilities to sharpen military readiness. (Service)
- **Wargaming and Simulation**: Creates realistic scenarios and valid threats to test plans, tactics, and decision-making for military and governmental organizations. (Service)
- **Data and Visualizations**: Builds common operating pictures, advanced analytics, and actionable insights for informed decision-making and operational optimization. (Service)
- **Mission Engineering**: Designs, develops, fields, and maintains threat signatures, vizmods, and simulators to replicate real-world threat environments. (Service)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – USD $84.4 million (as of latest available data)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: No public funding rounds; company is privately held. Partners include the U.S. military and allied government agencies.
- **Growth Signals**: Ranked No. 1,218 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America; acquired International Replica Arms Company in 2018; maintains offices in the U.S., Spain, and Japan. (Note: Headcount decreased ~7.1% YoY to 171 employees, per LinkedIn.)

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep specialization in threat emulation and operational environment replication for defense clients
- Veteran-Owned Small Business status with security clearance capabilities
- End-to-end portfolio from intelligence analysis to live simulation and mission engineering
- Long-standing relationships with DoD and allied forces

## Strategic Focus
- Continued innovation in threat representation and simulation to stay ahead of evolving global threats
- Expansion into new markets (domestic and international) while maintaining a culture of collaboration and rapid adaptation
- Investment in employee development and retention to sustain high-quality service delivery

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasis on professionalism, honesty, innovation, and a “can-do” attitude; collaboration and employee empowerment are core values (source: [threattec.com/careers](https://threattec.com/careers-at-threat-tec/))
- **Veteran-Friendly**: V3 Program Certified (Virginia Values Veterans), actively hires and supports veterans transitioning to civilian careers
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Offers telework/remote work options and flextime (source: [threattec.com/careers](https://threattec.com/careers-at-threat-tec/))
- **Benefits**: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, telemedicine, life/AD&D, disability, 401(k) with retirement plan, paid time off (PTO with rollover), 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and job-related training
- **Employee Ratings**: 4.0/5.0 on LinkedIn (22 reviews) – Work-Life 4.0, Compensation 3.7, Culture 3.8, Career 3.6
- **Meaningful Work**: Directly supports national security and military readiness, offering a sense of purpose beyond typical corporate roles

## Sources
1. [threattec.com](https://threattec.com/)
2. [threattec.com/careers](https://threattec.com/careers-at-threat-tec/)
3. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/threat-tec)
4. [datanyze.com](https://www.datanyze.com/companies/threat-tec/358919296)

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