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Senior Manager, Sales Finance - U.S. Government Programs

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.
$165,000-$200,000
life insurance, 401(k), stock options
United States, California, San Francisco
575 20th Street (Show on map)
May 05, 2026
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. Senior Manager, Sales Finance - U.S. Government Programs As Astranis's Senior Manager of Sales Finance for U.S. Government Programs, you will play a critical role in building the financial foundation of our federal sales efforts. You'll serve as a key business partner to our Government Programs, Business Development, and Contracts teams - ensuring pricing precision, compliance, and scalable forecasting as we grow our U.S. government portfolio. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who thrives at the intersection of government contracting and business strategy. You'll lead pricing efforts, model long-term revenue streams, and drive disciplined financial execution across proposals and programs. You'll also help build the scalable systems and processes needed to support our rapidly expanding federal business. If you're someone who combines deep government finance expertise with a builder's mindset - and you're eager to help scale one of the most strategically important parts of a fast-growing aerospace company - we want to talk. Role Lead financial analysis and deal support for U.S. government proposals, including pricing models, cost volumes, and compliance reviews. Partner with Business Development, Contracts, and Program teams to ensure alignment with FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements. Develop and maintain revenue forecasts, pipeline analyses, and bookings reports for government sales. Provide insights to leadership on customer economics, contract terms, and financial risk. Build scalable tools, reporting mechanisms, and financial models to support government program growth. Represent Finance in internal reviews, customer audits, and compliance assessments. Mentor junior analysts and help shape the evolution of the Government Sales Finance function. Requirements 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3-5 years supporting U.S. government contracting or government sales finance. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration. Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and U.S. government cost principles. Demonstrated success in proposal pricing, financial modeling, and supporting contract negotiations. Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional leaders. Comfort operating in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment where systems and processes are being built. Bonus CPA, CMA, MBA, or CDFM certification. Experience in aerospace, defense, or satellite industries. Familiarity with both firm-fixed-price and cost-plus contract types. ERP (NetSuite or equivalent) experience. Prior experience at a startup or high-growth technology company. What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position. Base Salary $165,000 — $200,000 USD U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.