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Head of Operations, Space

Head of Operations, Space

SlopeCosta Mesa, CA, United States
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Drive day-to-day business operations for the Space Business line. This will include business planning & organization design, talent planning & people operations, real estate & facility planning, security & infrastructure compliance, proposal & legal support, and sharing the division’s narrative.
  • 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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
  • US SALARY RANGE

    US Salary Range : $254,000 — $336,000 USD

    BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

  • The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on experience, education, and / or training, critical skills, and / or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
  • Anduril offers comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including Platinum Healthcare Benefits : for U.S. roles, 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, with the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Generous holiday calendar and competitive PTO.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support : Fertility, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources.
  • Mental Health Resources : Free mental health resources 24 / 7 including therapy and life coaching, plus access to free legal and financial support.
  • Professional development stipend for all Andurilians.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits (region-dependent).
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - traditional and Roth options (U.S. roles only).
  • The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details during the hiring process.

    Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per applicable law. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply.

    To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https : / / anduril.com / applicant-privacy-notice / .

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