Assistant Business Manager

MIT Lincoln Laboratory•Lexington, MA

2d•$73,200 - $96,000

About The Position

The Communication Networks & Analysis Group specializes in advanced network and communications systems development, with a focus on mobile and airborne networks of the future. The Group uses a combination of technical analysis, modeling, simulation, emulation, prototype development, and flight tests to develop new communication systems and evaluate and predict their performance. The Communication Networks & Analysis Group is seeking an Assistant Group Business Manager to join the group office operations team. This individual will work closely with the Senior Business Manager to ensure the accuracy of frequently changing inputs for forecasting tools that will drive the group’s financial needs and execution. The successful candidate will be a highly engaged, proactive, and curious self-starter, able to work cooperatively with group administrative assistants, group and division business managers, group leaders, finance managers, contracts managers, sponsor (customer) POCs, and others.

Requirements

Bachelors in finance, business, economics, or other related field.
1-3 years of experience in finance, business operations, audit, management, or similar.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. US citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Direct government (civilian or military) or contractor experience
SAP
Analysis for Excel
SuccessFactors
FieldGlass

Responsibilities

Tracking, analyzing, and reporting financial metrics for program performance utilizing Earned Value Management techniques.
Creating budgets, managing program spend plans, and preparing reports.
Facilitating the procurement of equipment, supplies, services, etc.
Approving miscellaneous purchases, expense reports, invoices, work orders, etc.
Employee and subcontractor timesheet management and cost allocation.
Program and commitment closeouts.
Various other financial, business operations, and administrative tasks, as needed.