Anduril Industries · 21 hours ago
Senior Manager, Travel & Expense
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $194K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to enhancing military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Manager of Travel & Expense will lead the corporate travel program, implement policies, and collaborate with various teams to ensure efficient travel and expense operations.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the Travel & Expense program at Anduril - managing 3 FTEs (one primarily focused on travel, and 2 primarily focused on expense and expense review)
Advise and collaborate with the Senior Executive team on travel spend analysis, travel policies and program enhancements
Execute global strategy while adapting to regional variations and business needs
Establish operational excellence through strong processes, controls, and stakeholder support
Partner with Executive Assistants to ensure they have the resources to manager their executives’ travel. Prioritize ad-hoc support when needed for Executives and EAs
Lead vendor management & strategic negotiations with hotels, airlines, rental car agencies and for meetings & events
Manage escalations with stellar communication skills
Split your time between travel management and expense management, including but not limited to:
Supporting individual travelers when questions/issues arise
Supporting with unused airline ticket management
Reviewing and approving a subset of employee expenses and reimbursements
Supporting with month end close, ensuring employee expenses are completed and approved in a timely manner to reduce the need for month end accruals
Managing Business Travel Accidents (BTA) and Auto Insurance (both active/new claims and renewal of these policies)
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as corporate travel & expense manager for 5+ years
Extensive understanding of global travel & expense operations: policy governance, compliance, audit, and tax implications across regions
Deep knowledge of travel & expense platforms and related finance systems
Strong grasp of global and regional regulatory requirements, including local tax laws and statutory reporting
Familiarity with cross-functional processes, including Accounts Payable, Risk Management, Treasury, Procurement, HR, and Audit
Knowledge of change management, policy deployment, and best practices in global service delivery
Advanced analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
Good knowledge of MS Office and CTM/GDS solutions
Ability to multi-task
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Critical-thinker and problem-solver
Customer-centered mindset
You have a strong bias for action and like to work with high autonomy
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Preferred
Experience with Egencia & Ramp (our travel & expense platforms)
Experience overseeing audits of travel transactions and enforcing policies to ensure responsible spending
Experience managing a travel program at a government contractor - knowledge of government allowability
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
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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