Business Manager

Job Overview

Group 93:
Information Integration and Decision Support of MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a Business Manager. Our researchers collect data from a global network of ground‑based and space‑based sensors to help military and civil organizations track objects in space, monitor potential threats, and protect critical national assets. We leverage advanced data processing to rapidly ingest observations from the Space Surveillance Network, integrate the data to generate an accurate picture of the space environment, and make predictions about evolving activity in space.

We work closely with organizations such as the United States Space Force to maintain situational awareness in the space domain and respond to rapidly changing events.

• Develop new program packages with program managers, including cost estimates, funding profiles, statements of work, and charts.
• Create program and task estimates and budgets, analyze trends and discrepancies from plan, track milestones and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Group leaders on implementing and managing resource planning, portfolio forecasting, and long‑range planning.
• Manage program financial reporting and provide updates to external sponsors and managers, including Subordinate Task Evaluations and ceiling management.
• Participate in external sponsor meetings and provide fiscal briefings of program performance and plans.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the Group’s procurement activity and track critical and long‑lead‑time items, guiding staff through the procurement process.
• Provide program financial support to Group Leaders and project managers as needed, focusing on program planning, budgets and deliverables.
• Manage the Group’s overhead budget and operational costs, including the Colorado Springs Field Site.
• Maintain knowledge of project management best practices.
• Support the Group Office and employees in recruitment and employment matters, including entering and tracking employment requisitions.
• Develop and oversee a high‑performing administrative team.
• Develop and manage the Group’s long‑term office and lab space needs and operations in multiple locations, including the Colorado Springs Field Site.
• Serve as primary fiscal liaison between the Group and external sponsors on programs and projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field required (MS/MBA preferred).
• 5‑8 years of applicable experience beyond the bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to present ideas in writing and orally.
• Ability to analyze, create, and present financial results and reports.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT‑funded pension
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• Range of work‑life balance options and more

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 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.

Selected candidates 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 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.