Business Manager

Group 93:
Information Integration and Decision Support

The nation’s satellites perform important civil, scientific, and national defense functions such as navigation, communications, weather forecasting, astronomical observations, and surveillance. As space becomes increasingly congested and contested, maintaining awareness of all man‑made objects around the Earth is critical for ensuring the safe and effective operation of U.S. satellites. Our researchers are collecting data from a global network of ground‑based and space‑based sensors to help both military and civil organizations track objects in space, monitor potential threats, and protect critical national assets.

We leverage advanced data processing capabilities that rapidly ingest observations from the Space Surveillance Network and integrate that data to generate an accurate picture of the space environment around the Earth and to make predictions about evolving activity in space. We work closely with organizations such as the United States Space Force in order to maintain situational awareness in the space domain and to respond to rapidly changing events in space.

The Information Integration and Decision Support Group is seeking a Business Manager to manage all aspects of the Group’s financial and administrative functions, including the Group’s financial portfolio and day‑to‑day operations. As an integral member of the Group’s management team, the Business Manager’s financial responsibilities include cost estimation, proposal preparation and new program package submission, program funding updates, budget expenditure authorizations, and status of both program‑specific and overall‑group fiscal health.

The Business Manager will also be responsible for ensuring that administrative needs are met, including procurements, property and inventory, IT compliance, office/lab space planning and allocation.

Hired applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

• Develop new program packages in collaboration with program managers, including cost estimates and 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 as well as group portfolio forecast and long‑range planning.
• Manage program financial reporting and provide updates to external sponsors and managers, including STE and ceiling management.
• Participate in external sponsor meetings and provide fiscal briefings of program performance and plans. Serve as the 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, with focus on program planning, budgets and deliverables.
• Manage the Group’s overhead budget and operational costs including the Colorado Springs Field Site.
• Maintain working knowledge of project management best practices.
• Support the Group Office and employees in matters related to recruitment and employment, 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 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 is required (MS/MBA preferred)
• 5‑8 years applicable experience beyond bachelor’s degree is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to present ideas in writing and orally
• Ability to analyze, create and present financial results/reports

• 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…