Mission Operations Analyst

Saronic Technologies•Austin, TX

About The Position

Saronic Technologies develops autonomous maritime systems for U.S. Department of Defense customers. Mission Operations keeps those platforms ready and supports customers across test events, training cycles, and field deployments. The Mission Operations Analyst provides Mission Operations leadership with data, reporting, and processes to support timely, informed decisions. The role suits a detail-oriented, proactive professional who can bring structure to fast-moving operations.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in business analysis, operations support, project coordination, or a similar analytical role.
Strong Excel or Google Sheets and data-visualization skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort working with technical and non-technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BI tools and ERP systems.
Hands-on Salesforce experience, including reports, dashboards, and workflows.
Background in defense, aerospace, maritime technology, or DoD-adjacent environments.
Familiarity with logistics planning, operational readiness cycles, or field operations.
Exposure to contracting, including SOWs, CLINs, and program tracking, and to budgeting or cost tracking.
Experience writing SOPs, process maps, or structured documentation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

Analyze data across enterprise systems, including ERP, Salesforce, and inventory tools, to identify bottlenecks, trends, and gaps.
Build dashboards and weekly and monthly leadership reports covering readiness, resource usage, deployment timelines, and cost trends.
Track KPIs across training, test, and deployment events to identify risks and inefficiencies.
Partner with Finance to track operational spend, burn rate, and T&E usage, and use historical cost data to support budgeting and forecasting.
Track contract milestones, CLIN deliverables, and invoicing alignment with Programs.
Accurately log and report mission activities and customer engagements in Salesforce.
Create and maintain SOPs, deployment checklists, AAR workflows, and a central repository for mission documentation.
Prepare leadership briefings and support cross-functional meetings and action-item tracking.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision coverage; Saronic pays 100% of the basic plan premium for employees and 80% for dependents.
Generous PTO and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 Telehealth helpline.
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.