Division Operations Lead

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
46 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $172k
This role $193k
$114k most similar roles pay here $231k

This role pays more than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $139,200–$205,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Division Operations Lead

The Division Operations Lead joins the Maneuver Dominance Division to manage critical business operations for advanced tactical unmanned vehicle systems. This role involves building and running the staffing machine, managing local business functions like financial plans and headcount tracking, and coordinating with Product Engineering and Test and Evaluation teams to close operational gaps. The individual will serve as a liaison for international trade and export compliance while monitoring resource demand versus supply across key programs. Key responsibilities include leading strategic initiatives, preparing executive leadership meetings, and developing knowledge of product solutions to support regional growth. Required competencies include expertise in consulting, finance, or general business analysis, with strong skills in operational accounting, data-driven problem solving, and cross-functional communication. The role supports the development of autonomous platforms like Thunder to solve complex challenges in land, air, and tactical domains.

What you'll do

  • Manage the staffing machine to oversee recruiting, facility setup, and resource allocation for the growing organization.
  • Monitor performance against financial plans, headcount goals, and corporate planning cycles to meet growth targets.
  • Identify and resolve operational gaps in coordination with Product Engineering and Test and Evaluation teams.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for international trade and export compliance matters with Anduril UK.
  • Analyze recruiting, staffing, and financial progress to provide data-driven resource planning recommendations to leadership.
  • Build infrastructure to monitor and optimize the demand versus supply of resources across critical programs.
  • Lead strategic initiatives and projects that align with overall business strategy and objectives.
  • Coordinate executive leadership meetings by setting agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through.

What we're looking for

  • You must have 7 to 10 years of experience in consulting, operations, finance, or general business analysis.
  • You must have a strong background in executing business operations and driving outcomes.
  • You must possess strong fundamentals in operational accounting and finance.
  • You must have the ability to communicate key business and program execution effectively in both verbal and written formats.
  • You must be able to solve complex, ambiguous, cross-functional problems in a people-centric way.
  • You must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in the United States.

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