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Director of Contracts

nou SystemsHuntsville, Alabama, United StatesOnsite

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 Director of Contracts who will join Business Operations Team in Huntsville, Alabama and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces.

Responsibilities: 


  • Provide guidance and leadership through mentoring staff members within the contracts department.
  • Responsible for the preparation, negotiation, and acceptance of company contracts and subcontracts (IDIQ, FFP, Cost-Plus, T&M, Commercial) and contract vehicles.   
  • Review and approve all contractual documents with respect to the best interests of the company, satisfaction of customer specifications, and adherence to company policies and Government regulations. 
  • Design and develop internal terms and conditions, policies, and procedures to ensure both corporate efficiency and compliance with FAR, DFARS, DCMA, and additional regulatory agencies, and lead those government audits and assessments.
  • Oversee and manage the company Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI), Intellectual Property (IP), Contract Administration, Purchasing, and Government Property policies.
  • Advise executive management and program managers of contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of and recommended changes to terms and conditions. 
  • Maintain current awareness of development and changes in government contract and related law. 

Basic Qualifications:


  • An advanced degree in Business Administration, Contracts and Acquisition Management, or similar with 6 years of experience, OR, a degree with 10 years of experience, OR 14 years of experience in government contracting.
  • CFCM (preferred), CPCM, or CCMA certifications.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a contracts team.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Deep demonstrable knowledge of corporate, commercial, and government contract law, and experience with managing multiple Prime contracts and Subcontracts.
  • Proven experience developing and/or implementing plans toward the achievement of a government-approved purchasing system (CPSR)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and willingness to learn and use integrated systems for workflow and tasking (e.g., ServiceNow), Customer Relationship Management (e.g., Unanet CRM).
  • Ability to plan, multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines individually, and across your team, and effectively communicate those plans to leadership.
  • Experience with Intellectual Property, Government Property Management, and Quality Management (ISO 9001 / AS9100 / CMMI)

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. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:

  • Competitive Wages*
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
  • Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Norton LifeLock 
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
  • 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. 

Life at nou Systems

nou Systems is helping its customers transform defense systems with powerful, data-driven insights that improve system capability. Applying our expertise in systems engineering, modeling and simulation, real-time open systems development, testing, and system assessment, nou Systems develops insights and solutions that provide improved capability for a variety of complex defense systems as well as test range radar, telemetry, and optical 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. nou Systems, Inc. is a woman-owned small business headquartered in Huntsville, AL.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Supportive Work Environment2. Personal Career Development Opportunities3. Technical Learning Opportunities4. Comprehensive Total Rewards Package5. Remote Work Friendly6. Tuition Reimbursement7. Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach8. Innovative Engineering and Prototype Development9. State-of-the-art Products from Concept to Fully Developed Solutions10. Equal Opportunity Employer
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