--- title: 'Strategic Finance & Performance Manager at AST SpaceMobile' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/strategic-finance-performance-manager-ast-spacemobile-lanham-5aws4r4d9z1v' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-31' --- # Strategic Finance & Performance Manager at AST SpaceMobile - **Company:** AST SpaceMobile - **Location:** Lanham, MD - **Posted:** 2026-02-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-31 - **Apply:** https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4665023005 ## Job description AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight. Position Overview The Strategic Finance & Performance Manager (Network Planning & Analytics) is responsible for developing financial models, forecasting deployment costs, and driving performance analytics to support capital‑efficient satellite‑RAN planning. This role ensures financial alignment with rollout priorities, investment decisions, and the broader global network expansion strategy. By integrating financial modeling with system‑level performance insights, the Strategic Finance & Performance Manager delivers critical analysis on deployment economics, cost drivers, and performance trade‑offs. This role directly shapes investment prioritization, deployment sequencing, and long‑term network planning decisions—ensuring financial discipline while enabling scalable, data‑driven global network growth. ## Key Responsibilities Financial Modeling & Forecasting - Lead development of detailed financial models supporting satellite‑RAN rollout, cost planning, and long‑term investment strategies. - Create deployment cost forecasts, scenario models, and financial projections aligned with network planning milestones. - Assess financial impacts of rollout sequencing, system architecture decisions, and network design trade‑offs. Deployment Economics & Investment Analysis - Evaluate economics of market entry, site deployment, satellite‑RAN integration, and scaling approaches. - Analyze capital efficiency across deployment phases, technologies, and market geographies. - Support investment prioritization by comparing ROI, payback, unit economics, and cost‑per‑coverage metrics. Performance Analytics & Operational Insights - Develop performance analytics frameworks that link financial outcomes with engineering and operational performance. - Identify drivers of deployment cost variance, efficiency gaps, and value‑creation levers across the network plan. - Translate performance insights into actionable recommendations for system‑level planning and portfolio optimization. Cross‑Functional Strategy Alignment - Collaborate with engineering, network planning, procurement, and operations to align financial models with technical realities. - Work closely with strategy and program teams to integrate financial inputs into deployment timelines and global expansion plans. - Provide financial guidance during design changes, rollout strategy adjustments, and major architecture decisions. Stakeholder Reporting & Strategic Support - Deliver financial insights, dashboards, and presentations that support executive decision‑making. - Provide finance‑driven recommendations for rollout sequencing, vendor decisions, and geographic prioritization. - Support long‑term business planning, budgeting cycles, and capital allocation reviews. Deliverables Primary Contract Deliverables: - Comprehensive financial models for satellite‑RAN rollout scenarios, cost forecasts, and long‑term planning. - Deployment economics analyses including ROI, IRR, unit economics, and capital efficiency assessments. - Performance analytics reports linking financial outcomes with engineering and operational metrics. - Monthly or quarterly financial dashboards supporting leadership decision‑making. - Investment prioritization frameworks and recommendations for market sequencing. - Cost variance analyses and efficiency improvement insights for ongoing deployment programs. - Budget inputs, forecast updates, and financial support for multi‑year network planning cycles. - Financial review packages for network planning milestones and architectural decision checkpoints. - Consolidated cross‑functional financial insights integrating engineering, planning, and business strategy inputs. ## Qualifications Education - Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or a related analytical field. - Master’s degree (MBA, MS Finance, or similar) preferred. ## Experience - 5+ years of experience in strategic finance, corporate finance, FP&A, investment analysis, or performance analytics. - Experience in telecommunications, network planning, satellite systems, or large‑scale infrastructure industries. - Proven record of developing complex financial models and supporting capital deployment decisions. - Prior experience with telecom network cost modeling, satellite/RAN economics, or infrastructure investment planning is a strong advantage. - Background supporting multi‑market or global expansion strategies is beneficial. Required Technical Expertise - Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis. - Strong understanding of unit economics, cost modeling, ROI/IRR calculations, and capital efficiency metrics. - Ability to interpret engineering inputs (network design, deployment phases, system trade‑offs) and convert them into financial frameworks. - Experience with performance analytics, data interpretation, and metric development. - Advanced command of Excel, financial modeling tools, and data analysis platforms. - Familiarity with analytics tools such as SQL, Python, Tableau, or Power BI is advantageous. - Understanding of technology‑driven cost structures, OpEx vs. CapEx frameworks, and large‑scale deployment modeling. Professional Skills - Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills. - Ability to communicate complex financial analysis in a simple, actionable way. - High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline. - Collaborative approach, especially with engineering, planning, operations, and procurement teams. - Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities. - Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional communication skills. - Ability to support strategic planning and provide clear recommendations during ambiguity or evolving technical requirements. Technology Proficiency - Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling software. - Experience with data analytics tools (Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI) is an advantage. - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word). - Comfort working with financial databases, planning systems, and forecasting tools. Physical Requirements - Ability to work in a standard office environment and operate a computer for extended periods. - Occasional travel may be required for cross‑functional workshops, planning sessions, or site evaluations. This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. ## About AST SpaceMobile ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard, unmodified smartphones. - **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: ASTS) - **Headquarters**: Midland, Texas, USA - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Abel Avellan ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Space-based telecommunications / Satellite broadband - **Target customers**: B2B (mobile network operators), B2C (indirectly through MNOs), and government/defense agencies - **Mission**: To eliminate connectivity gaps faced by today’s nearly six billion mobile subscribers and bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected using a space-based cellular network. ## Products & Services - **[SpaceMobile Network]**: A space-based cellular broadband network that delivers 4G/5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones without any hardware modifications, apps, or software updates. - **[BlueBird Satellites]**: The company’s commercial satellite constellation, designed to provide full broadband coverage globally. BlueBird satellites are among the largest commercial communications arrays in low Earth orbit. - **[BlueWalker 3]**: The prototype satellite used to demonstrate world-first voice, 5G, and video calls from space to ordinary phones. - **[Government & Defense Solutions]**: Tailored connectivity for tactical and public safety applications (e.g., FirstNet tests, government contracts). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market capitalization exceeded $8 billion as of August 2024 (stock price ~$38.60). More recent figures are not publicly available but the company has raised over $2 billion as of Q2 2025. - **Key Metric (Total Funding)**: Over $2 billion raised (debt and equity) as of Q2 2025. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Vodafone, Rakuten, American Tower, Samsung Next, Cisneros, Google (product partnership), AT&T, Verizon, FirstNet Authority. - **Growth Signals**: - Partnerships with nearly 60 mobile network operators covering ~3 billion combined subscribers. - Successfully completed first VoLTE voice calls, video calls, and 5G data connections using standard smartphones via satellite. - First public safety tests on FirstNet (Jan 2024) and first activation for government defense use cases (June 2025). - Commercial contract with Vodafone through 2034 for Europe and Africa. - 578 employees as of 2024; expanding manufacturing and office footprint globally. ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover**: Only company offering direct-to-smartphone satellite broadband with no specialized hardware or software required. - **Patent Moat**: Over 3,800 patents and pending claims protecting proprietary technology. - **MNO Integration**: Deep partnerships with major global operators enable seamless integration with existing terrestrial networks. - **Satellite Scale**: BlueBird satellites feature large phased-array antennas (BlueWalker 3 array is 693 sq ft), providing a field of view over 300,000 sq miles. ## Strategic Focus - **Constellation Deployment**: Rapidly launching and operationalizing the BlueBird satellite fleet to start generating significant commercial revenue. - **Global Coverage Expansion**: Targeting full service across multiple continents, with a focus on remote and underserved regions. - **Government & Defense**: Broadening contracts for secure, tactical connectivity. - **Technology Advancement**: Continued R&D on next-generation satellite capabilities and network optimization. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Fast-growing company with a startup mindset; employees are encouraged to wear many hats and tackle meaningful challenges. - **Global Presence**: Offices in Midland (TX), Homestead (FL), Miami (FL), Lanham (MD), Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Hyderabad, and other locations. - **Impact**: Opportunity to work on a historic transformation in global connectivity, directly connecting billions of people. - **Perks & Environment**: Nearly 500,000 sq ft of manufacturing and office facilities; emphasis on innovation, autonomy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. - **Career Growth**: Open positions listed on Greenhouse; values proactive, passionate innovators. ## Sources 1. [AST SpaceMobile Official Website](https://ast-science.com) 2. [AST SpaceMobile Company Page](https://ast-science.com/company/) 3. [AST SpaceMobile Careers Page](https://ast-science.com/company/careers/) 4. [AST SpaceMobile Investor Relations](https://investors.ast-science.com/) 5. 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