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nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company! We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities. 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. Who is nou (pronounced 'new') Systems? Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions. We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family. 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. nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou . U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.