Operations Lead, Space

Anduril Industries•Columbia, CA

About The Position

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain. We are looking for an Operations Lead to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA or Washington DC. In this role, you will be responsible for partnering across the business to design scalable processes, drive operational excellence, and optimize tools and systems that support our growth team. You will inform business strategy and deliver data-driven insights that enable revenue generation across the organization. This will require strong analytical skills, a knack for process improvement, and experience working with cross-functional teams. If you are someone who communicates effectively, takes initiative, and thrives in a high-growth, fast changing environment then this role is for you.

Requirements

5+ years experience in a revenue operations, business operations or strategy role at a high-growth technology company
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
Project management experience including: requirements gathering, analysis, design, testing, deployment, training, and delivery.
Aptitude for rapid learning and assimilating new information to swiftly become proficient in unfamiliar subject areas and technologies.
Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Ownership mentality with a natural bias to assume responsibility. We empower our team to quickly assume high levels of responsibility and entrust them to actively own projects and shape their success.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

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
Extensive experience with Salesforce or similar CRM software
Experience with or deep understanding of the Department of War procurement processes

Responsibilities

Partner cross-functionally with Business Development, Corporate Operations and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to develop and refine strategic reporting and planning processes and goals so Anduril can hit aggressive growth targets
Serve as a trusted advisor on best practices for growth systems (i.e., Salesforce), championing data integrity and governance standards, and supporting growth leads in refining forecasts and business opportunities
Analyze top-line data to identify business trends, surface insights, and enable informed, data-backed decision, including market analysis
Develop business cases for new investment opportunities to meet P&L targets and ensure adequate resourcing
Own the translation of sales pipeline demand into short- and long-term planning across Operations, People, Production, Real Estate, Corporate Technology, and Finance

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.