Finance & Programs Analyst – Operations & Forecasting

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 73,200 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401K

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance options

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA, is seeking an Assistant Group Business Manager to support group office operations. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Senior Business Manager, ensuring accurate financial forecasting and reporting.

This role involves tracking financial metrics, creating budgets, and managing procurement for the group. A Bachelor's in finance or a related field and 1-3 years of relevant experience is required. A proactive approach and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Comprehensive benefits include health plans, pension, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in finance, business operations, audit, management, or similar.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Tracking, analyzing, and reporting financial metrics using Earned Value Management techniques.
• Creating budgets, managing program spend plans, and preparing reports.
• Facilitating procurement of equipment, supplies, services, etc.
• Approving purchases, expense reports, invoices, work orders.
• Managing employee and subcontractor timesheets and cost allocation.
• Conducting program and commitment closeouts.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in finance, business, economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Analysis for Excel

SuccessFactors

FieldGlass

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA, is seeking an Assistant Group Business Manager to support group office operations. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Senior Business Manager, ensuring accurate financial forecasting and reporting.

This role involves tracking financial metrics, creating budgets, and managing procurement for the group. A Bachelor's in finance or a related field and 1-3 years of relevant experience is required. A proactive approach and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Comprehensive benefits include health plans, pension, and tuition reimbursement.