Associate Strategic Execution Director

Who you are

• You have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated high-energy, high-ownership individual who will drive performance and exhibit strong management skills with a high level of emotional intelligence. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment, and be able to build, adapt, and implement new and innovative approaches to market
• You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, framing analytical problems, and taking ownership of cross-functional projects from start to finish
• You have an aptitude for rapid learning and assimilating new information to swiftly become proficient in unfamiliar subject areas and technologies
• You’re highly detail oriented and data-driven
• You’re tactical and don’t only sit at a 30,000 foot level
• You have 4-10 years of varied experience in an operating role at a high-growth company, or in finance or consulting
• You have experience with CRM tools, especially Salesforce
• Demonstrated knowledge in defense acquisitions
• Experience with government business development, government contract structures, and government proposal processes
• Prior military or contracting experience, or experience in DoD or Government
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

What the job involves

• We are seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Execution to join the Strategic Execution team in Costa Mesa, CA
• You will be supporting growth operations for the Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike lines
• The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate
• The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems
• Partner cross-functionally with Business Development, Division Operations, and FP&A to manage pipelines, refine strategic reporting, planning processes, and resource prioritization that support aggressive growth targets
• Analyze top-line data, maintain TAM assignments, and translate sales pipeline demand into planning inputs to surface trends and enable data-backed decisions
• Proactively identify and address recurring business process challenges at the intersection of Business Development, Operations, and Finance, leveraging quantitative analysis to drive innovative, sustainable process improvements
• Leverage advanced data analysis to distill complex data into strategic narratives tailored for executive stakeholders, enabling faster and more informed decision-making
• Execute on multiple special projects at once across an array of areas as they arise

Benefits

• Full Family Health Coverage
• 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All Caregivers
• Family Planning & Support
• Incentivized Time Off
• Mental Health Resources
• Financial Planning
• Unlimited Provisions
• Professional Development