Strategic Government Project Controller

Systems Technology & Research Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. (STaR) in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Project Control Analyst to manage day-to-day government contract financial and project control activities across Program Management, Contracts, Accounting, Billing, Payroll, Subcontracts, and Finance.

The role focuses on budgeting, funding, labor assignments, reporting, invoicing, and ensuring compliance with FAR/JTR requirements while delivering accurate, timely support for multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5–8 years of project control, program finance, or government contracting experience.
• Experience supporting government contracts types: CPAF, CPFF, LOE, FPLOE, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, Task Order.
• Unanet experience preferred; strong FAR/JTR knowledge.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Track funding at contract/task/project levels (labor, travel, materials, ODCs, subcontractors).
• Monitor budgets, actuals, and burn rates; flag funding risks to leadership.
• Create/maintain Unanet data, budgets, IWAs, and charge codes.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, reports, and cost proposals as required.
• Review timesheets, LCuts, and charging accuracy for contractual compliance.
• Produce recurring project reports and support project setup, modifications, and closeouts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or related field

Tools

Unanet

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Systems Technology & Research, Inc. (STaR) in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Project Control Analyst to manage day-to-day government contract financial and project control activities across Program Management, Contracts, Accounting, Billing, Payroll, Subcontracts, and Finance.

The role focuses on budgeting, funding, labor assignments, reporting, invoicing, and ensuring compliance with FAR/JTR requirements while delivering accurate, timely support for multiple projects.