Head of Operations, Space

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

100d • $254,000 - $336,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Head of Operations to join our rapidly growing Space team. In this role you will be responsible for all business operations for the Space team. Your work will vary from quick-turn operational fire-fighting, to building and redesigning processes, to leading high-impact strategic projects. This role requires you to be a trusted partner to each part of the business, and to work with and support the Space and Division leadership teams to achieve our strategic objectives.

Requirements

• 15+ years of professional experience in operations.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to solve operational problems in a way that is both data-driven and people-centric.
• High ownership with sufficient horsepower to effectively manage multiple (6+) large projects and priorities in parallel, at a rapid pace, and report out on progress regularly.
• Solid technical aptitude and proven ability to understand technical designs and ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams.
• Ability to work onsite five days a week at either our Washington D.C. office or at our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA.
• Minimum 25% travel expected.
• Able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or similar degree.
• Experience working with engineers and bringing hardware/software products to market strongly preferred.
• Experience in the Space Industry.
• Experience working effectively in a matrix organization structure.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day business operations for the Space Business line.
• Define growth strategy for Space Business in partnership with the Space Leadership Team.
• Support the growth, execution, and engineering of the business line with operational support.
• Lead strategic initiatives in-line with the Business Line priorities.
• Problem solve to enable the Business Line to operate as efficiently as possible and scale accordingly.
• Own managing the Business Line Profit/Loss and burn rate - working closely with Anduril finance.
• Build senior leader engagement and external interface strategy (e.g. conferences, press releases, partnerships).
• Build, negotiate and execute partnerships across industry.
• Support Merger and Acquisition activity - identifying targets and engaging in diligence.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees