Assistant Business Manager

About the Group

The RF and Integrated Photonics Group (Group 85) advances technologies in the national interest by harnessing novel RF and photonic capabilities. The group’s work spans foundational research into materials and components to the development of complete RF and photonics systems. Key application areas include classical and quantum sensing and computing systems, as well as laser, radar, communications, and electronic warfare technologies.

Within the group, the integrated photonics area focuses on developing photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and active photonic devices for classical and quantum applications, including:

• Microwave photonics
• Ion trap quantum computing
• Quantum sensing and communication
• Advanced laser, modulator, photodetector, and other device development
• Non-linear photonic applications

These efforts are supported by state-of-the-art on-site fabrication tools, close partnerships with universities and industry, extensive test and measurement infrastructure, and daily collaboration with engineers and scientists across Lincoln Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, monitor, and report the financial status of multiple programs
• Prepare program-specific budgets, spend plans, and custom sponsor reports
• Use SAP and other tools to track costs and analyze trends while working closely with the Group Business Managers
• Monitor handshake agreements with other Groups and Divisions and special bill programs per Sponsor requirements
• Close Programs as necessary and monitor Group travel to ensure proper charging to Programs
• Manage the labor distribution process
• Carry out special projects as required

Requirements

• Associate degree in business or related field (bachelor's degree preferred)
• 1+ years of financial and/or applicable experience
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to handle confidential/proprietary information appropriately
• Ability to work in a deadline-sensitive environment
• Experience with computer-based financial management tools and Microsoft Office, including proficiency in advanced Excel functions
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with SAP is desired

Pay

Hiring range: $73,200 – $96,000 (base salary only). The final salary offered will depend on experience, skills, education/training, internal equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• Work-life balance options
• Additional voluntary benefits, discounts, and perks

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.