The Communication Networks & Analysis Group specializes in advanced network and communications systems development, with a focus on mobile and airborne networks of the future. The Group uses a combination of technical analysis, modeling, simulation, emulation, prototype development, and flight tests to develop new communication systems and evaluate and predict their performance.
Position DescriptionThe Communication Networks & Analysis Group is seeking an Assistant Group Business Manager to join the group office operations team. This individual will work closely with the Senior Business Manager to ensure the accuracy of frequently changing inputs for forecasting tools that will drive the group's financial needs and execution. The successful candidate will be a highly engaged, proactive, and curious self-starter, able to work cooperatively with group administrative assistants, group and division business managers, group leaders, finance managers, contracts managers, sponsor (customer) POCs, and others.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Tracking, analyzing, and reporting financial metrics for program performance utilizing Earned Value Management techniques.
- Creating budgets, managing program spend plans, and preparing reports.
- Facilitating the procurement of equipment, supplies, services, etc.
- Approving miscellaneous purchases, expense reports, invoices, work orders, etc.
- Employee and subcontractor timesheet management and cost allocation.
- Program and commitment closeouts.
- Various other financial, business operations, and administrative tasks, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelors in finance, business, economics, or other related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in finance, business operations, audit, management, or similar.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. US citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications- Direct government (civilian or military) or contractor experience
- SAP
- Analysis for Excel
- SuccessFactors
- FieldGlass
Hiring Range: $73,200 - $96,000
Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- MIT-funded pension
- Matching 401K
- Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
- Mentorship programs
- A range of work-life balance options
- ... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
Requisition ID: 43075
