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.

• 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. (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))

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

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.