Operations Analyst, Software Spend

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$113,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $153k
This role $131k
$104k most similar roles pay here $194k

This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $121,200–$184,975 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $153k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Operations Analyst, Software Spend

As an Operations Analyst in the CIO Office at Anduril, you will report to the Corporate Technology Software Spend Manager and play a pivotal role in managing the company’s enterprise software spend. Your responsibilities include driving operational initiatives that enhance efficiency and governance across various business lines, supporting vendor negotiations and renewals, and developing systems for data quality and reporting. You will analyze spending patterns and usage trends to inform strategic decisions and produce actionable insights through executive-level reporting. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in operations or finance roles with a strong background in analytical modeling and cross-functional collaboration. Familiarity with enterprise software vendors and technical environments is preferred, as you will work closely with IT, Finance, Procurement, and senior stakeholders to optimize Anduril’s rapidly growing technology portfolio.

What you'll do

  • Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency and governance of software spend.
  • Own processes for software cost allocation, chargebacks, and spend visibility across divisions.
  • Support vendor renewals, negotiations, performance tracking, and issue resolution.
  • Perform deep-dive analyses on spending patterns and usage trends to support optimization decisions.
  • Define, track, and report key operating metrics such as spend per headcount and utilization rates.
  • Lead regular portfolio reviews to identify rationalization opportunities and process improvement areas.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in business operations, strategy & operations, finance, procurement, or vendor management.
  • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with experience in cost modeling, variance analysis, and chargeback methodologies.
  • Experience driving cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
  • Comfort working in systems and data tools to improve process quality, reporting, and operational decision-making.
  • Ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop clear recommendations, and drive execution with limited oversight.
  • Experience supporting or leading vendor renewals, negotiations, or commercial workstreams.

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