Operations Lead
Core
Tactical business execution manager for Hardware Test & Operations (HTO), ensuring robotic systems are safe, reliable, and combat-ready through operational rhythm, financial performance, and cross-functional coordination.
Role type
Senior Operations Lead (Service Organization)
Builds
Operational cadence, financial execution models, performance dashboards, and integrated service processes for autonomous platform testing.
Domain
Defense technology / Autonomous systems / Hardware Test & Operations
Required skills
Financial forecasting, resource planning, operational rhythm design, cross-functional process management, aviation/aerospace operations knowledge, data analysis (Excel/BI), service organization maturity (SLAs/throughput), strategic reporting
Preferred skills
MBA, Deputy/Chief of Staff experience, DoD PDP lifecycle knowledge, robotic systems experience, IRAD cost structure knowledge, infrastructure stand-up in ambiguity
Technologies
Excel modeling, BI dashboards
Responsibilities
Build and run HTO operating cadence (meetings, scorecards, reviews); Define and report business metrics (headcount, throughput, burn rates); Own financial execution and resource planning; Advance service organization maturity (SLAs, throughput); Coordinate aviation and flight operations; Manage cross-functional handoffs and reporting; Support PDP milestone delivery; Identify process gaps and eliminate drag.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
