OPERATIONS ANALYST (STARSHIELD)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

OPERATIONS ANALYST (STARSHIELD)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own overarching coordination related to logistics, administrative functions for ongoing and in-development Starshield programs and customer-facing activities
• Provide project management and maintain momentum on high-priority projects, including but not limited to staffing and resource planning, onboarding new department members, space planning, and strategy development for efficiencies among teams
• Perform confidential and complex administrative duties to include preparing presentation materials, composing correspondence, and creating/updating spreadsheets
• Coordinate meetings, manage schedules, make appointments, arrange travel, screen and delegate incoming calls, and provide other general assistance as required
• Exhibit a strong attention to detail, ability to adapt to daily schedules and routines, and a focus on efficiency without sacrificing quality
• Identify operational challenges within the organization, determine root cause, and develop creative and effective solutions
• Capture best practices of production systems, and manage organizational knowledge and lessons-learned
• Develop tools and reports to analyze delivery, capacity, cost problems for operations to guide decision-making

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree 
• 1+ years of professional experience in manufacturing or project management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Initiative in resolving problems and an independent worker, with enthusiasm and an energetic approach to work
• Experience working with the US Military and Intelligence Communities
• Experience supporting leaders in a fast paced, start-up environment
• Strong computer literacy, expertise with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools
• Superior organizational skills including excellent written and verbal communication
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and autonomously
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams working on strategic problems
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams working on strategic problems
• Strong track record of implementing continuous improvement efforts, ideally using problem solving frameworks including lean principles, six sigma, or Kaizen concepts
• Active Top Secret or Top Secret / SCI clearance or ability to obtain one

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite full-time – hybrid and remote work will not be considered
• Must be willing to travel to other company sites, vendors, and customers as necessary, up to 25% travel
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role. Should you be unable to obtain it, SpaceX reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with operational needs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    Operations Analyst /Level I: $80,000 – $100,000/per year    Operations Analyst /Level II: $90,000 – $115,000/per year    

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

 

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.