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Anduril Industries · 3 months ago

Planning Analyst III

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $131K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. They are seeking a Planning Analyst III to design and implement data models and analytical tools that improve operational performance and enable effective planning at scale.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Partner with Planning leadership and Anduril’s Analytics team to build secure, timely, and extensible ontologies for domains such as Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance

Develop reporting and data applications that provide near real-time visibility into planning KPIs, including forecast accuracy, fill rates, and inventory turns

Conduct ad-hoc analyses on demand signals, inventory strategies, and supply risk, delivering insights that balance service levels with profitability

Run scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the impact of market or contract volatility on operational outcomes

Collaborate with Analytics engineers to generalize planning workflows and data products across Anduril’s production and sustainment organizations

Act as a subject matter expert for planning tools and systems, supporting upgrades, enhancements, and best practice adoption

Become a trusted resource for leadership by helping them run their organizations more effectively through data-driven insights

Qualification

SQLPythonERP platformsBI toolsData-driven mindsetCross-functional empathySelf-starter mindsetCommunication

Required

You have strong operational instincts and a track record of owning complex, ambiguous planning problems from start to finish

You think strategically and execute tactically—you're just as comfortable designing a planning framework as you are diving into the details of a late supplier PO

You bring a data-driven mindset and can turn analytics into action; you know how to interpret demand signals, build plans, and communicate clearly

You're systems fluent, with experience working across ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle), and can partner effectively with technical teams to improve tooling

You lead with cross-functional empathy—understanding the needs of engineering, product, deployment, and finance to align priorities and deliver business outcomes

You're comfortable with ambiguity and energized by building structure in environments that are scaling fast

You are high ownership, low ego, and value results over credit

You anticipate friction before it happens and proactively work to prevent issues rather than react to them

5+ years of experience in an analytics-focused role (Analytics Engineer, Data Engineer, or Analyst/Consultant with strong supply chain or operations background)

Demonstrated experience building and owning processes and ontologies in a fast-paced environment

Expert-level SQL skills and proficiency in Python (or other programming languages)

Experience with BI and analytics tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI, Palantir Foundry, dbt, Redshift, etc.)

Strong ability to translate technical models into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders

Self-starter mindset—you prioritize velocity and impact, delivering solutions that drive immediate value

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan