Business Manager

2 months ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States MIT Lincoln Laboratory Full time


The Cyber-Physical Systems Group at MIT Lincoln Laboratory is at the forefront of addressing critical challenges at the convergence of the cybersecurity and physical domains.

Our research and development efforts focus on understanding the cybersecurity implications of physical interfaces and developing prototypes that serve as pathfinders for future technological solutions.

We operate in an interdisciplinary environment, developing new cyber-physical capabilities for the Department of Defense (DoD), intelligence community, and federal agencies with key technology thrusts in cyber intelligence from novel sensors, signal analysis, testbed development, vulnerability discovery, reverse engineering, and unconventional methods of system exploitation.


Job Description:


We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Manager to lead and oversee the business operations of our Cyber-Physical Systems Group.

The ideal candidate will bring a strategic perspective to managing the group's financial, administrative, and operational affairs, ensuring alignment with the group's research goals and MIT Lincoln Laboratory's mission.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic business plans and budgets in collaboration with group leadership to support research initiatives and project goals.
  • Manage financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
  • Develop dashboards and tools (using SAP, Excel, or other appropriate software) that enable effective program level awareness, forecasting, and decision making.
  • In collaboration with group leadership, develop financial and resource management metrics and targets; track group wide execution toward agreed upon targets and provide regular reporting for group and division management.
  • Oversee contract management processes, ensuring compliance with government, sponsor, and MIT policies and regulations.
  • Lead procurement functions, and support the group's operational efficiency.
  • Review and edit statements of work (SOWs), memorandums of justification (MOJs), and associated program documentation for clarity of purpose; work with staff to ensure that SOWs and MOJs are clear and provide appropriate level of detail.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination between the group and internal/external stakeholders, including government sponsors and industry partners.
  • Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance the group's operational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in business management or administration, preferably in a research or technical environment.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills, with experience in budgeting, financial planning, and contract management.
Outstanding excel skills required.

  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage cross functional teams and projects.
  • Knowledge of government contracting and compliance requirements is highly desirable.

Why Join Us:


At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, you will join a team of innovative and dedicated professionals committed to national security and technological advancement.

We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow your career and contribute to important work that makes a difference.


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

our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of
other 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: 41201

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