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Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The Frontier Systems team focuses on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized hardware and software products for Department of War and Intelligence Community customers.
You will join as a Senior Operations Lead responsible for designing scalable processes, driving operational excellence, and optimizing tools and systems across the organization. This role partners across Business Development, Corporate Operations, and Financial Planning & Analysis to develop strategic reporting and planning processes that enable Anduril's growth objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Partner cross-functionally to develop and refine strategic reporting and planning processes aligned with growth objectives
- Serve as a trusted advisor on growth systems (e.g., Salesforce), championing data integrity and governance standards
- Analyze top-line data to identify business trends and enable data-backed decisions, including market analysis, headcount capacity planning, and facilities investments
- Develop business cases for new investment opportunities to meet P&L targets
- Own translation of sales pipeline demand into short- and long-term planning across Operations, People, Production, Real Estate, Corporate Technology, and Finance
- Manage relationships with key customers, partners, and government agencies
- Prepare program updates, briefs (schedule, cost, technical), and performance reports for internal and external audiences
- Maintain status reports, track action items, and ensure critical items are completed
The role requires a "Whatever It Takes" mindset—executing tasks expediently, scalably, and pragmatically while keeping the mission at the forefront. You must take initiative proactively, manage multiple competing priorities, interface professionally with internal and external stakeholders, and work at an exceptionally rapid and demanding pace.
Location: Costa Mesa, CA or Washington, DC (hybrid)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently possesses or eligible to immediately obtain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
- Minimum 5-6 years managing complex technical software programs OR 5 years in consulting for aerospace and defense
- Strong technical background with familiarity in systems engineering, software development, and hardware/software integration
- Proficiency with Agile methodologies and supporting tools
- Exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills
- Willingness to travel as needed
- Strong financial and operational analysis skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in startups or small organizations with multiple fast-moving, interdependent programs
- Familiarity with defense acquisition processes, compliance, and reporting requirements
- Experience with developing and operating distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, middleware, and modular system architectures
- Proven ability to lead through influence and collaboration
- Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics
