Director, Operations Planning & Performance
About The Position
The Director of OPP leads the end‑to‑end planning, performance oversight, airspace coordination, team leadership, and operational governance that enable safe and consistent mission execution. This leader manages key external partnerships, and ensures that all airspace, infrastructure, and operational constraints are fully integrated into mission planning. You will set the operational rhythm for our spaceline, align cross‑functional teams, oversee mission performance data, and ensure the organization is mission‑ready at all times. Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.
Requirements
- 10+ years in mission operations, integrated operations planning, airspace management, airline/aviation operations, aerospace operations, or space operations.
- Bachelor's degree in management (esp. operations), engineering, finance, or other quantitative discipline or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional operational planning or performance organizations.
- Strong analytical mindset with experience in operational modeling, forecasting, and performance metrics.
- Excellent relationship‑management skills with external agencies.
- Strong technical understanding of U.S. national airspace structure, restricted airspace operations, or range operations.
- Experience scaling operations in fast‑growth or first‑of-kind environments.
- Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior.
- Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas
Responsibilities
- Lead long‑range mission planning, including sequencing, capacity modeling, infrastructure usage, and operational constraints.
- Own the integrated operational plan that aligns Spaceline Mission, Technical Operations, Safety, Astronaut Operations, and related mission‑support teams.
- Chair or support Mission Readiness Reviews and Post Mission Reviews driving cross‑functional corrective actions and improvement initiatives.
- Develop planning tools, forecasts, and models that support data‑driven decision‑making and scenario planning.
- Serve as the primary operational interface with NMSA for runway and airspace access, scheduling, and coordination.
- Serve as the operational lead for IROPs, ensuring safe, timely responses to disruptions such as airspace changes, vehicle readiness delays, infrastructure constraints, weather impacts, or unplanned maintenance.
- Coordinate real‑time decision‑making across Spaceline Mission, Technical Operations, Safety, Astronaut Operations, and NMSA to restore mission schedule integrity.
- Maintain IROP playbooks, escalation pathways, and communication protocols that provide clarity during operational disruptions.
- Lead structured recovery planning, scenario modeling, and post‑event analysis to improve operational resilience and reduce recurrence.
- Provide leadership with clear situational awareness during IROPs, outlining options, trade‑offs, and recommended recovery actions.
- Establish and maintain mission performance dashboards, including schedule reliability, throughput, readiness metrics, and post‑mission insights.
- Lead a team of Program Managers responsible for driving operational efficiency projects, performance metrics, cross‑functional initiatives, and long‑range planning support.
- Coach, train, and transfer expertise to your team to drive projects to completion.
- Foster a culture of open/honest communication, transparency, and accountability.
- Demonstrate management and development skills, ability to manage large projects, prioritize effectively, and communicate with stakeholders
Benefits
- a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
