Program Control Analyst II

nou Systems, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in program controls, financial analysis, and government contracting.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with skills in modeling, pivot tables, and analytics.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work onsite at the Huntsville, AL corporate office.
  • Ability to obtain Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Review and validate contract modifications; manage contract ceilings and funding analysis.
  • Audit and manage program personnel assignments and project structures.
  • Assist with funding requests and pricing drills including proposal inputs.
  • Lead budget development and maintenance aligned with contract execution.
  • Prepare and manage monthly financial forecasts and projections.
  • Perform detailed cost variance analyses across multiple expense categories.
  • Monitor program funding and identify financial risks and create mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package with competitive compensation.
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education or advanced degrees.
  • Personal Development opportunities including skills development and certifications.
Full Job Description
We are pleased to announce the opening for a Program Control Analyst II who will join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. The Program Control Analyst II is responsible for independently executing financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting for assigned programs. This position partners with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure sound program financial management throughout the program lifecycle. The role requires strong analytical capability, financial acumen, and the ability to communicate insights to stakeholders. This position is in office at our Huntsville, AL corporate office.

Responsibilities:
  • Review, validate, and process contract modifications; manage contract ceilings, expected funding, and analysis of funded and contract backlog.
  • Review, audit, and manage program and personnel assignments per project (e.g., labor categories, charge numbers, and project structures).
  • Assist with responses to funding requests and pricing drills (e.g., customer data calls, proposal inputs, and rate checks).
  • Lead development and maintenance of program budgets and spend plans consistent with contract funding and execution strategies.
  • Prepare and manage monthly financial forecasts and projections.
  • Perform detailed cost variance analysis across labor, travel, subcontract, and ODC categories.
  • Monitor program funding status and identify financial risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Support program startup activities and ensure appropriate financial structures and processes are in place.
  • Provide financial inputs to proposals and pricing activities as required.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency.
  • Provide mentorship or guidance to junior staff as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in program controls, financial analysis, and government contracting, including support to Department of Defense or other federal programs/contracts.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (modeling, pivot tables, analytical tools).
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work onsite at the Huntsville, AL corporate office.
  • Ability to obtain Secret security clearance.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with a range of contract types including Cost-Plus, Time & Material, Firm Fixed Price, and IDIQ.
  • Experience with government contracting ERP accounting systems (Unanet experience strongly desired but not required).
  • Experience applying AI tools to program control activities - summarizing large financial datasets, drafting variance and funding-status narratives, automating recurring reporting, or accelerating Excel model development - with sound judgment on validating outputs and safeguarding sensitive contract and proprietary data.

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment.

Other specific benefits include:
  • Competitive Wages*
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
  • Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
  • Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Optional Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Personal Time Off, Annual Leave, and Paid Federal Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
  • Personal Development, Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

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