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Date: Mar 23, 2026

Location: Lexington, MA, US

Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory

The Electronics for Contested Space Group (Group 94) develops advanced electronic systems and technology for the protection of our Nation’s most important space capabilities. We design and develop state-of-the-art satellites and satellite payloads, novel concepts for resilient space architectures, and the Nation’s most sensitive radars, optics, and passive RF systems. The group also provides engineering rigor and experience to some of the most critical National Security programs through Laboratory-wide collaboration and acts in an advisory capacity to the U.S. Government. Examples of recent projects include the prototyping of electronic systems and effects, hardware-in-the-loop testing of tactically relevant payloads with surrogate threat systems, developing RF subsystems for satellites, and analysis of spacecraft mission dynamics, environments, and resiliency.

Position Description

Group 94 is seeking an experienced Business Manager to join a dynamic Group office and to attend to a wide variety of financial, administrative, operations, and team-building responsibilities.  As a critical piece of a recently established group, the ability to learn, adapt, plan, and lead through transformational change is essential.  The ideal candidate will be:

  • Team-oriented and collaborative, working successfully with Laboratory and external leadership
  • Independent with strong self-initiative, able to effectively complete tasks with minimal oversight
  • Proficient and professional in communications
  • Conscientious in the handling of private and classified information
  • Flexible to the needs of working with others in a fast-paced research environment
  • Ambitious to learn and grow through diverse experiences and continuing education
  • Proactive in tracking items and needs, navigating obstacles to enable work
  • Accountable to the needs, development, and advancement of a healthy group

 

The Business Manager’s role entails management of all aspects of the Group’s administrative and business functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the Group. These responsibilities include:

  • Financial Analysis and Reporting
    • Preparing cost estimates, budget analysis, spend plans, expenditure documentation, and financial reporting
    • Analyzing trends and discrepancies from plan, tracking milestones, and performing risk assessments
    • Managing program-specific and overall group resources and financial health
    • Assisting in the preparation of proposals, statements of work, and new program packages
  • Business Operations
    • Managing and supervising the high-performing administrative team, writing and delivering annual performance reviews of administrative staff
    • Ensuring the Group’s administrative needs are met, to include procurements, property, IT compliance, office and laboratory space
    • Authorizing budget expenditures and procurements including active tracking of critical and long-lead items and the procurement of consultant services and labor subcontracts
    • Analyzing data and performing ad hoc reporting to help guide better decision making
    • Navigating policies and procedures related to human resources, space allocation, security, and program execution
    • Managing facilities including office space, lab space, and secure spaces, understanding the needs of the Group and collaborating with the Division Office, Director’s Office, and Facility Services Department to develop and implement the plan to achieve those needs
  • Human Resources and Personnel Management
    • Managing and tracking personnel time allocation and comparing with spend plans
    • Supporting the Group office and employees in matters related to recruiting and employment
    • Managing job postings, following through after interviews to prepare offers and onboarding
  • Project Management
    • Assisting in initial program planning of deliverables, task-level budgets, schedules, and cost
    • Assisting in the execution and oversight of project execution
    • Maintaining a working knowledge of project management best practices and leadership skills to assist program managers and personnel
  • Internal and External Communications
    • Communicating with internal personnel and external program managers and financial offices
    • Providing clear written documentation to meet internal and external needs

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering or Science
  • Master’s degree in business or related field (MBA preferred)
  • 5 years of applicable experience beyond degree is required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook)
  • Ability to analyze, create and present financial results/reports
  • Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

 

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Experience working in technology, science, academia or government
  • Experience with
    • Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six-Sigma, Agile)
    • Data Visualization (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)
    • Project/operations management (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, etc.)
    • SAP S4
    • Analysis for Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
    • Success Factors
    • Field Glass
    • Concur

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 DoD 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: 42835 


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