Business Manager
Date: Jan 26, 2026
Location: Lexington, MA, US
Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The Tactical Autonomy Group develops and delivers AI-enabled autonomy and robotic systems where it counts - at the tactical edge. As an FFRDC, we combine academic depth in algorithms, controls, and machine learning, the execution speed of industry, and direct mission pull from operational end-users to solve problems others can’t. We don’t stop at papers: we design, build, integrate, field-test, and transition autonomy stacks - spanning perception, decision-making, learning, and control—into real operations across the DoW and Intelligence Community.
Position Description
The Group business manager is an integral part of the group’s management team and will be expected to take an active role in personnel management, recruiting, facilities planning, external customer interactions, service provider interactions, procurement activities, and financial reporting. The business manager will maintain a working knowledge of project management best practices and assist Group staff with obtaining operational support to execute complex programs. The business manager will also be responsible for the training and oversight of the Group’s assistant business manager and administrative assistant.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Finance or related field. MS/MBA preferred
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a technical environment supporting multiple people and projects is preferred
- Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to create database files and pivot tables
- Comfort working with various Excel functions (e.g. VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.)
- Familiarity with Excel macros is a plus. Experience with SAP is a plus
- Demonstrated capability presenting ideas both written and orally within a cross-functional environment
- Ability to analyze, discuss, and present financial results/reports
- Ability to work independently, seek out answers to problems, and drive positive change within an organization
- Program management experience is preferred
- 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.
Hiring Range: $98,400 -$130,200
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 DoW security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 42614
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