Inversion · 17 hours ago
Director of Business Operations
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expInversion is a company focused on transforming space into a transportation layer for Earth. As the Director of Business Operations, you will architect and drive operational systems to enable the company to scale while maintaining agility and culture.
AerospaceSpace TravelTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and continuously improve company-wide operational systems, policies, and processes that support rapid headcount and revenue growth
Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team on company-wide planning, budgeting, and decision-making
Develop and own a vendor strategy that supports both short-term project needs and long-term scalability, from tooling suppliers to SaaS, insurance, and logistics
Negotiate high-value, multi-year contracts, ensuring cost efficiency and risk mitigation
Implement procurement and approval workflows designed for scale and audit-readiness
Own all regulatory and compliance programs, including ITAR/EAR, federal/state/local licenses, and defense-related certifications
Build robust compliance systems to ensure zero lapses in filings, renewals, or certifications
Partner with legal and external advisors to navigate the unique requirements of hardware, defense, and space sectors
Oversee multi-site operations (currently ~30,000 sq. ft. across HQ and test facilities), including lease negotiations, expansion planning, and workplace optimization
Own operational dashboards and reporting so leadership has real-time insight into KPIs and resource allocation
Qualification
Required
Typically, 10-12+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, or consulting; ideally with time in aerospace, defense, or deep tech startups
Strong background in leading cross-functional projects across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams
Familiarity with government contracts (e.g., DoD, NASA, SBIR/STTR) and experience supporting compliance and reporting
Proven ability to build scalable systems, workflows, and internal processes that support growth and operational rigor
Comfortable owning company-wide planning cycles, OKRs, and business performance tracking
Skilled in using data to drive decisions — able to build dashboards, track KPIs, and support resource planning
Experience supporting proposal development, milestone tracking, and internal coordination for government programs
Strong communicator — able to align technical and non-technical stakeholders, including execs and external partners
Operates well in ambiguity — proactive, hands-on, and able to scale structure ahead of growth
Passion for aerospace and motivated by the complexity and impact of working in regulated, mission-driven environments
Preferred
MBA or equivalent advanced degree in business, operations, or a related field
Company
Inversion
Inversion builds space capsules to return cargo back to Earth for the commercial, civil, and defense industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$54.12MKey Investors
Spark Capital
2024-11-20Series A· $44M
2024-03-01Series Unknown
2022-07-01Seed
Leadership Team
Justin Fiaschetti
CEO & Co-Founder
Austin Briggs
CTO & Co-Founder
Recent News
Soma Capital
2026-01-13
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