Business Manager

MIT Lincoln Laboratory
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Lexington
244 Wood Street (Show on map)
Mar 25, 2025
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK Business Manager Apply now Date: Mar 25, 2025 Location: Lexington, MA, US Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory Job Description The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology Group develops fundamental, cross-cutting and enabling AI technologies to solve complex challenges and advance AI for the nation. In close collaboration with the academic community, especially MIT, our research team is working at the frontier in AI research. Group 01 is seeking a Business Manager to lead the financial and administrative operations for the Group. Core responsibilities will include the development, analysis, and reporting on program plans for a diverse funding portfolio, which includes DoD, non-DoD, Off-Contract, Line, and Laboratory Services sources. The successful candidate will be a highly engaged self-starter that can work both cooperatively and independently and is able to build relationships and communicate effectively with Group management, technical leads, sponsor representatives, and all Laboratory functional areas. As Group 01 reports to the Technology Office (TO), the successful candidate will work closely with the TO Business Manager. Specific Responsibilities will be to: Prepare new program packages, to include cost estimating, labor planning, and compiling required documentation to submit for approval. Serve as sponsor liaison for any financial and/or contractual related inquiries. Work with Group management and technical leads to develop accurate spend and labor plans. Coordinate and manage the Group's labor handshakes with other Groups and Divisions across the Laboratory. Develop and monitor variance reports for spend plan versus actual cost for programs on a regular basis and track monthly labor, purchases, and travel expenses for all projects. Analyze any variances and make recommendations to Group leadership to correct, as needed. Prepare and submit monthly financial reports to Group leadership and sponsors Serve as financial interface with MIT campus for the Artificial Intelligence Accelerator (AIA) program. Group 01 manages the finances for the AIA program as a whole, as well as its own individual projects within that portfolio. The executing Groups each manage their own projects' funding. Collaborate with technical leads and serve as the Group's liaison with the Contracting Services Department (CSD), to include reviewing and editing all Statements of Work (SOWs) and memorandums of justification(MOJs). Support the Group office and employees in matters related to recruiting and employment; provide guidance, information and/or referrals to HR related to application of personnel policies and administrative procedures. Requirements BS in finance or related field is required 5+ years' experience in budget development and administration, preferably in a technical environment supporting multiple persons and projects. A solid understanding of financial and government processes with strong analytical and estimating techniques is required. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with standard financial management tools are required. Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills is required. Project management experience and/or formal project management training is desired. Experience managing complex procurements and working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is desired. Experience with SAP or equivalent is desired. ERP system 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 ofother 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: 41931 Nearest Major Market: Boston Job Segment: Military Intelligence, Business Manager, Security Clearance, Project Manager, Laboratory, Government, Management, Technology, Science Apply now Find similar jobs: