Finance Management Lead - Government Programs

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Finance Management Lead - Government Programs

As Astranis’s Finance Management Lead for Government Programs, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial integrity and compliance of our critical U.S. government initiatives. We are seeking an expert who has mastered government contract requirements, thrives at program financial oversight, and can scale processes to support our rapidly growing government business.

You are an ideal candidate if you can seamlessly navigate federal acquisition regulations, program cost controls, navigate federal cost accounting standards (CAS), and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS. You should be skilled at partnering with program management, supply chain, and engineering to manage costs, drive efficiency, and safeguard compliance without slowing execution. Just as importantly, you should be energized by working in a high-growth environment where ambiguity is common, and you can design frameworks and processes that will scale as Astranis expands its government business.

Astranis is putting satellites into space — uncertainty and complexity come with the mission. If you are detail-oriented, decisive under pressure, and motivated by a mission that matters, this is your opportunity to play a foundational role in how we execute, measure, and report on our government contracts.

Role:

• Develop, implement, and own financial management of Astranis’s government satellite program from end to end, ensuring full compliance with CAS, FAR, and DFARS.
• Develop and manage cost allocation methodologies that support both program performance and compliance requirements.
• Lead government program financial reporting to internal leadership and external agencies.
• Partner with program managers and FP&A to report on costs, monitor variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver accurate cost reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support audits, reviews, and other oversight activities by external agencies.
• Build scalable processes and systems that ensure long-term compliance and operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance to leadership on risks, opportunities, and financial strategies within government programs.
• Partner with the commercial cost accounting team to ensure efficient system and process design for company-wide production costs.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of finance or accounting experience, with at least 3+ years in U.S. government contracts or program finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Deep knowledge of CAS, FAR, DFARS, and government cost principles.
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing environment with strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems
• Experience with government audits (DCAA or DCMA).
• Proven track record managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting for government programs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with program managers and engineers.
• Experience preparing for and supporting government audits.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and building cost allocation structures.
• US government security clearance or willing to have security clearance.

Bonus:

• CPA, CMA, or related certification.
• Smartsheets, Excel, and Google Workspace experience.
• Netsuite or equivalent ERP system experience.
• Aerospace, defense, or satellite industry experience.
• Prior experience at a growth-stage or scaling company.
• Experience with both firm-fixed-price and cost-plus government contract types.
• Experience with earned value management.