Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Looking to take your finance career to the next level?

We’re looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager who wants to do more than just manage budgets—you’ll help shape the future of the Observatory.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with leaders across our organization to connect financial insight with strategy. You’ll help us understand where we are, where we’re going, and how we get there—ensuring our resources are aligned with our mission and long‑term goals.

If you enjoy translating complex data into meaningful stories and actionable decisions, this is a chance to make a real impact.

At Keck Observatory, our work is driven by a shared commitment to advancing scientific discovery while honoring our responsibility to people, place, and community.

We are guided by core values rooted in:

• Stewardship – We care for our people, facilities, environment, and community with integrity and long‑term responsibility.
• Service – We prioritize collective impact, supporting one another, the global astronomy community, and our local Hawaiʻi community to achieve shared goals.
• Collaboration & Inclusion – We work across disciplines and perspectives to solve complex challenges and advance discovery together.
• Excellence & Safety – We deliver high‑quality work while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence and safety in everything we do.

• Competitive starting annual compensation ranging from $124,924
  to $152,091
  .
• Generous benefits package, including 4 weeks of annual paid vacation.
• Robust 403(b) retirement plan featuring an 8% employer contribution with a 4% mandatory employee contribution.
• Tuition assistance for dependent children grades K‑12 attending private school on Hawai’i Island.
• Comprehensive employer‑provided health insurance, with a variety of coverage options available to employees.
• Opportunity to be part of a dedicated team advancing the frontiers of astronomy.