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Anduril Industries · 6 days ago

Director of Operations, Mission Command

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $292K/yr

8+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Director of Operations for Mission Command will manage strategic projects, streamline initiatives, and ensure effective communication across departments to support military command and control systems.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Understand, support and advance the General Manager’s priorities, including identifying opportunities to stand in as a credible representative

Drive planning and execution for strategic business initiatives. This will create awareness with the C-Suite and other key stakeholders on the progress

Create systems that operationalize the initiatives to create a sustainable process that reduces burden on leadership and the team

Support the deliberate creation of the team need to deliver our business objectives through performance review cycles, hiring motions (including international hiring), and organizational designs

Manage rhythm of internal comms and events (e.g. all hands, onsites) and consolidate/action feedback from these events; execute the business line’s onboarding program and knowledge management processes as an extension of the division content and structure; ensure facilities and office space align with key program investments and requirements (e.g. lab and production space)

Ensure rolling production capacity meets the strategic needs and critical time horizons of the business line

Partner with Comms, Marketing & Design to drive successful announcements, new product launches, and trade shows to land product awareness and key themes that will advance the business

Own 0-1 initiatives that often times require you to build process and programs from the ground up

Qualification

Program ManagementStrategic Business PlanningExecutive CommunicationTalent ManagementEmployee EngagementProduct Delivery PlanningCross Functional CollaborationEmotional IntelligenceProblem SolvingHigh OwnershipAdaptability

Required

8+ years of working experience in a consulting, program management, or business operations role

Willing and able to work in Anduril's Washington, DC office

Willing to travel up to 25% of time

Strong communication skills across a dynamic range of mediums, both written and verbal

Demonstrated ability to cultivate trust and facilitate meetings among peers and with executives. Capacity to translate and articulate thoughts clearly and simply across a wide range of roles (software engineers, finance partners, recruiters, cross functional leadership)

Strong emotional intelligence and ability to solve operational problems not only from a data driven lens, but also in a people-centric way by building strong cross functional relationships across the company and within the Connected Warfare division

High ownership with the horsepower to effectively manage multiple (3-5+) large projects and priorities in parallel, at a rapid pace, and report out on progress regularly

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

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

Preferred

Experience working at or with aerospace & defense companies, robotics, technology or other manufacturing heavy companies directly or in an advisory capacity

Experience working at a start up, or ability to establish processes and SOPs from scratch

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