Strategic Finance Lead, Network Planning & Analytics

AST & Science, LLC; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is building space-based cellular broadband to reach 4G/5G speeds worldwide. The Strategic Finance & Performance Manager will craft financial models, forecast costs, and analyse deployment economics to guide capital‑efficient satellite‑RAN planning.

This role links engineering insights with financial strategy and enables scalable, data‑driven network growth. Responsibilities include forecasting, ROI analysis, dashboards, and coordinating with engineering, planning, and procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or related analytical field.
• MBA or MS Finance or similar preferred.
• 5+ years in strategic finance, FP&A, or performance analytics in telecom or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed financial models for satellite‑RAN rollout and long‑term planning.
• Forecast deployment costs and create scenario models aligned with milestones.
• Analyze ROI, IRR, unit economics and capital efficiency across deployment phases.
• Link financial outcomes with engineering and operational performance.
• Provide dashboards and reports for executive decision‑making.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, procurement, and operations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

ROI/IRR analysis

Data interpretation

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics/business/engineering

MBA/MS Finance preferred

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is building space-based cellular broadband to reach 4G/5G speeds worldwide. The Strategic Finance & Performance Manager will craft financial models, forecast costs, and analyse deployment economics to guide capital‑efficient satellite‑RAN planning.

This role links engineering insights with financial strategy and enables scalable, data‑driven network growth. Responsibilities include forecasting, ROI analysis, dashboards, and coordinating with engineering, planning, and procurement