Operations Analyst (Starshield)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. OPERATIONS ANALYST (STARSHIELD) RESPONSIBILITIES Own overarching coordination related to logistics, administrative functions for ongoing and in-development Starshield programs and customer-facing activities Provide project management and maintain momentum on high-priority projects, including but not limited to staffing and resource planning, onboarding new department members, space planning, and strategy development for efficiencies among teams Perform confidential and complex administrative duties to include preparing presentation materials, composing correspondence, and creating/updating spreadsheets Coordinate meetings, manage schedules, make appointments, arrange travel, screen and delegate incoming calls, and provide other general assistance as required Exhibit a strong attention to detail, ability to adapt to daily schedules and routines, and a focus on efficiency without sacrificing quality Identify operational challenges within the organization, determine root cause, and develop creative and effective solutions Capture best practices of production systems, and manage organizational knowledge and lessons-learned Develop tools and reports to analyze delivery, capacity, cost problems for operations to guide decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ years of professional experience in manufacturing or project management

Nice To Haves

• Initiative in resolving problems and an independent worker, with enthusiasm and an energetic approach to work
• Experience working with the US Military and Intelligence Communities
• Experience supporting leaders in a fast paced, start-up environment
• Strong computer literacy, expertise with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools
• Superior organizational skills including excellent written and verbal communication
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and autonomously
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams working on strategic problems
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams working on strategic problems
• Strong track record of implementing continuous improvement efforts, ideally using problem solving frameworks including lean principles, six sigma, or Kaizen concepts
• Active Top Secret or Top Secret / SCI clearance or ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Own overarching coordination related to logistics, administrative functions for ongoing and in-development Starshield programs and customer-facing activities
• Provide project management and maintain momentum on high-priority projects, including but not limited to staffing and resource planning, onboarding new department members, space planning, and strategy development for efficiencies among teams
• Perform confidential and complex administrative duties to include preparing presentation materials, composing correspondence, and creating/updating spreadsheets
• Coordinate meetings, manage schedules, make appointments, arrange travel, screen and delegate incoming calls, and provide other general assistance as required
• Exhibit a strong attention to detail, ability to adapt to daily schedules and routines, and a focus on efficiency without sacrificing quality
• Identify operational challenges within the organization, determine root cause, and develop creative and effective solutions
• Capture best practices of production systems, and manage organizational knowledge and lessons-learned
• Develop tools and reports to analyze delivery, capacity, cost problems for operations to guide decision-making

Benefits

• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level