Operations Lead, Discovery

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA · Washington, DC
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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This role pays more than 56% of similar roles. Most pay $148,837–$199,225 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $174k 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 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 Lead, Discovery

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The Operations Lead role at Anduril’s Discovery team in Washington DC or Costa Mesa, CA involves partnering with cross-functional teams to design scalable processes and drive operational excellence. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing strategic reporting and planning processes, analyzing data for business trends, and preparing program updates for internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proficiency with Agile methodologies, and experience in startups or small organizations. Key skills required are exceptional organizational abilities, communication prowess, and financial analysis expertise. This role demands working on complex software programs and distributed systems, requiring familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modular system architectures. The position is crucial for enabling informed decision-making and supporting the company’s aggressive growth targets in a high-paced environment.

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Salesforce Agile CI/CD APIs Middleware Distributed Systems Modular System Architectures Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes AWS Terraform Docker Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Develop and refine strategic reporting and planning processes to support aggressive growth targets.
  • Analyze top-line data to identify business trends and enable informed, data-backed decisions.
  • Own the translation of sales pipeline demand into short-term and long-term operational plans.
  • Manage relationships with key customers, partners, and government agencies to ensure alignment.
  • Prepare program updates, briefs, and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 5-6 years of experience managing complex technical software programs or in aerospace and defense consulting.
  • Strong background 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 and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Experience leading through influence and collaboration in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated success in startups or small organizations with multiple interdependent programs.

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