Program Controller Jobs
Program controller jobs are open across defense, aerospace, government contracting, and manufacturing, from junior analyst to senior program controller and director, with specializations in earned value management, cost control, and financial reporting. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Opportunity
The Program Controller will build and oversee financial forecasts for all types of Federal and Commercial contracts. They will be responsible for a portfolio of Federal Programs, Commercial Sales and Software Development cost centers with a team of direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a controller for portfolios by approving costs, timecards and purchase Orders while managing their direct reports.
- Prepare Program financial forecasts across labor, material, subcontract, and ODCs.
- Oversee funding and mitigating risks regarding funding and invoicing
- Assist direct reports with their portfolio forecasts
- Prepare Time and Material, Cost Plus and Fixed Fee invoices
- Provide accurate and timely reports to Program Managers and Executive management for Program Management Reviews, Monthly Financial analysis and Incurred Cost Estimate submissions
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy across the entire NTS project portfolio
- Prepare accruals for projects relating to expenses and revenues
- Work with procurement to ensure compliance and reasonableness for contractor acquired goods, services and subcontracts.
- Act as the escalation POC for all Operational Finance
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Active Secret or higher Security clearance; or the eligibility to obtain a secret clearance.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience. Candidates with equivalent experience who possess the required skills may be considered in place of formal education.
Required Skills, Experience & Abilities
- Proven ability to lead, challenge and inspire your team for a success and results oriented process.
- Demonstrated experience of the ability to analyze financial results and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
- Demonstrated experience with multiple contract types (FFP, FPLOE, T&M, Cost Plus, hybrid).
- Verified understanding of financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements and their underlying structures; work in process, deferred revenue, accrued expenses.
- Strong demonstrated knowledge of incurred cost estimates.
- Established track record of attention to detail and proactive problem-solving
- Demonstrated ability to independently find solutions to challenging issues.
- Proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage large datasets using Excel or comparable tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Unanet ERP GovCon, specifically Project management and Billing
- CPSR Experience
- Relevant certification regarding Project Finance/Reporting
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Professionalism and positive attitude in workplace interactions
- Initiative and ability to take ownership of tasks/projects
- Strong work ethic and reliability
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion (e.g., transporting laptop, presentation materials, or small equipment).
- Ability to perform tasks involving typing, cabling, and handling small electronic components.
- Ability to effectively communicate, lead and participate in meetings, and use sound judgement in decision making.
- Professional office environment with standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers). Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring adaptability and responsiveness.
- This is an onsite position in Huntsville, AL.
- Standard work schedule is Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with hybrid flexibility.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email recruiting@nextechsol.com.
The Opportunity
The Program Controller will build and oversee financial forecasts for all types of Federal and Commercial contracts. They will be responsible for a portfolio of Federal Programs, Commercial Sales and Software Development cost centers with a team of direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a controller for portfolios by approving costs, timecards and purchase Orders while managing their direct reports.
- Prepare Program financial forecasts across labor, material, subcontract, and ODCs.
- Oversee funding and mitigating risks regarding funding and invoicing
- Assist direct reports with their portfolio forecasts
- Prepare Time and Material, Cost Plus and Fixed Fee invoices
- Provide accurate and timely reports to Program Managers and Executive management for Program Management Reviews, Monthly Financial analysis and Incurred Cost Estimate submissions
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy across the entire NTS project portfolio
- Prepare accruals for projects relating to expenses and revenues
- Work with procurement to ensure compliance and reasonableness for contractor acquired goods, services and subcontracts.
- Act as the escalation POC for all Operational Finance
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Active Secret or higher Security clearance; or the eligibility to obtain a secret clearance.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience. Candidates with equivalent experience who possess the required skills may be considered in place of formal education.
Required Skills, Experience & Abilities
- Proven ability to lead, challenge and inspire your team for a success and results oriented process.
- Demonstrated experience of the ability to analyze financial results and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
- Demonstrated experience with multiple contract types (FFP, FPLOE, T&M, Cost Plus, hybrid).
- Verified understanding of financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements and their underlying structures; work in process, deferred revenue, accrued expenses.
- Strong demonstrated knowledge of incurred cost estimates.
- Established track record of attention to detail and proactive problem-solving
- Demonstrated ability to independently find solutions to challenging issues.
- Proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage large datasets using Excel or comparable tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Unanet ERP GovCon, specifically Project management and Billing
- CPSR Experience
- Relevant certification regarding Project Finance/Reporting
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Professionalism and positive attitude in workplace interactions
- Initiative and ability to take ownership of tasks/projects
- Strong work ethic and reliability
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion (e.g., transporting laptop, presentation materials, or small equipment).
- Ability to perform tasks involving typing, cabling, and handling small electronic components.
- Ability to effectively communicate, lead and participate in meetings, and use sound judgement in decision making.
- Professional office environment with standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers). Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring adaptability and responsiveness.
- This is an onsite position in Huntsville, AL.
- Standard work schedule is Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with hybrid flexibility.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.
For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email recruiting@nextechsol.com.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program controller jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
- Proficiency in earned value management systems and EVM reporting
- Experience with government contract cost accounting and FAR compliance
- Skill in financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP or program management tools
- Active or eligible security clearance preferred for defense and government roles
Tips for Your Program Controller Job Search
Tailor your resume to EVM metrics
Program controller resumes that quantify earned value management results, such as schedule performance index improvements or cost variance reductions, stand out in applicant reviews. Generic finance bullets won't cut it. Lead each achievement with the specific EVM metric you owned and the outcome you drove.
Highlight your EVMS certification status
Many defense and aerospace program controller postings specifically flag EVMS or DCMA compliance experience as a requirement. If you hold an AACE or related credential, place it near the top of your resume so it clears automated screening before a human ever reads your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists program controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by contract vehicle when targeting government work
Program controller roles tied to cost-plus or time-and-materials contracts require different day-to-day skills than firm-fixed-price programs. When you search openings, look for contract type language in the posting and match your resume language accordingly to signal familiarity with that billing structure.
Prepare a walk-through of a variance analysis
Interviewers for program controller roles routinely ask you to walk through how you identified and explained a cost or schedule variance. Prepare a clear, concise story from a past role that covers the variance root cause, your analysis method, and the corrective action you recommended or implemented.
Negotiate using total compensation context
Program controller roles in defense contracting often include clearance premiums, shift differentials, and performance bonuses that vary significantly by program type. Before your final interview, confirm whether the base offer accounts for the contract classification and use that framing to anchor your negotiation.
Program Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most program controllers?
HII, Core One, and JPMorganChase are hiring the most program controllers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Virginia, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and aerospace manufacturers consistently account for the largest share of open roles.
How many program controller jobs are remote?
About 0% of program controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability skewed toward the reporting and financial analysis side of the role. Positions that require hands-on collaboration with program managers or access to classified systems tend to stay on-site.
How do you become a program controller?
Start with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, then build experience in cost analysis, budgeting, or financial reporting, ideally within a project-based or contract-driven environment. Learning earned value management concepts and gaining exposure to government contracting processes accelerates your path. Many program controllers move up from cost analyst or financial analyst roles within the same organization.
Can you get a program controller job with little experience?
Entry-level program controller roles do exist, particularly at large defense primes that run formal analyst development programs. You'll be more competitive if you can point to any project finance coursework, internship experience with cost tracking, or familiarity with EVM concepts. Applying to cost analyst or junior financial analyst roles first within the same industry is a practical stepping stone.
What does the program controller interview process look like?
Most program controller interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR focused on background and availability. A hiring manager or finance lead then conducts a technical interview covering variance analysis, EVM, and cost reporting. Final rounds often include a panel with program managers or a case-based exercise where you interpret a mock program financial status.
Where can I find and apply to program controller jobs?
You can find and apply to program controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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