Business Operations Director

Beacon AI•San Carlos, CA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Beacon AI is seeking a Business Operations leader to operate across strategy and execution. This is a high-trust role where the individual will help drive company priorities, manage complex efforts, and improve communication and operational quality. The role involves direct collaboration with leadership and close partnership with engineering, product, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is sharp, driven, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to build the operating system for a fast-paced company.

Requirements

High-horsepower operator who can lead discussions, run a workstream, and bring structure to messy problems.
Excellent communicator (written and verbal). Ability to turn complex topics into clear, compelling storylines.
Ability to produce high-quality presentations quickly, with attention to polish and accuracy.
Comfortable shifting between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
Ability to build trust across functions, maintain momentum, and know when to pull in experts to move faster.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, Green Card holder, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status).
All work must be performed in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Military leadership experience
Top-tier MBA
MBB or similar consulting background
Experience in defense, aerospace, aviation, or other high-stakes operational environments
Experience with "pls fix" slide-fix situations
Prior security clearance or experience working in cleared environments

Responsibilities

Drive critical initiatives end-to-end: define the plan, align stakeholders, manage execution, and ensure outcomes.
Company strategy support: build crisp analyses, frame decisions, and help leadership prioritize and communicate direction.
Partnerships and external relationships: support deal conversations, coordinate cross-functional follow-through, and help structure/track partnerships.
Legal and contracts support: manage contract workflows, coordinate with counsel, and keep terms, timelines, and stakeholders organized.
Team building and special projects: help stand up new functions and processes, support hiring efforts, and lead “whatever it takes” projects that unblock the team.
Operations and facilities: help ensure the office and day-to-day business operations run smoothly as we scale.
Executive communication: create high-quality decks, memos, and briefings for internal and external audiences.