Manager, Business Operations, Air Defense

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
46 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $170k
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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.

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TL;DR · Manager, Business Operations, Air Defense

Manager, Business Operations, Air Defense joins the Air Defense team to manage the operational infrastructure for a suite of networked sensors and effectors designed to counter UAS threats. This role serves as the connective tissue across the business line, partnering with program managers and engineering leaders to solve complex, ambiguous problems regarding production, finance, and growth strategy. Key responsibilities include owning workforce planning through headcount modeling and demand forecasting, managing multi-site facility operations across domestic and international locations, and evolving the Confluence information architecture. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills and experience in consulting or finance within high-growth technology environments. Technical proficiency with Palantir Foundry, Looker, or Tableau is preferred. This role addresses the critical challenge of scaling defense systems by building robust internal processes to support rapid organizational growth and operational excellence.

What you'll do

  • Manage the staffing infrastructure including headcount planning, demand forecasting, and charge code governance.
  • Coordinate with Talent Acquisition to manage recruiting efforts for the Air Defense business line.
  • Oversee facility strategy and execution across multiple domestic and international locations.
  • Design and maintain the Confluence information architecture to ensure content hygiene and adoption.
  • Solve ambiguous problems across production, finance, growth strategy, and real estate.
  • Act as the connective tissue between cross-functional teams to design and implement new processes.
  • Own operational projects end-to-end from initial definition through final implementation.
  • Project manage large groups and stakeholders via meetings and communication channels to drive solutions.

What we're looking for

  • You must have at least 5 years of experience in consulting, finance, or an operating role at a high-growth technology company.
  • You must have experience owning headcount planning, demand/supply forecasting, or workforce modeling in a scaling organization.
  • You must have experience managing multi-site facility operations, space planning, or real estate coordination.
  • You must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • You should possess an MBA or similar advanced degree.
  • You should have experience with Palantir Foundry, Looker, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
  • You should have experience administering or architecting Confluence or similar knowledge management tools at scale.

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