Associate Director, Strategic Execution - TRS

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an Associate Director, Strategic Execution to support growth operations for Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike lines. You will work with Business Development, Operations, and FP&A to refine planning and drive data-backed decisions while addressing cross-functional process challenges.

The role requires exceptional communication, high ownership, and the ability to translate complex data into strategic narratives for executives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, written and verbal, to convey complex info clearly.
• High-energy, high-ownership attitude with ability to drive performance in fast-paced environments.
• Able to frame analytical problems and lead cross-functional projects end-to-end.
• Fast learner who can quickly grasp new subjects and technologies.
• Highly detail oriented and data-driven in approach.
• Tactical, not just strategic; able to operate at multiple levels.
• 4–10 years of operating, finance or consulting experience at a high-growth company.
• Experience with CRM tools, especially Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication

Ownership

Ambiguity navigation

Rapid learning

Detail orientation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About The Team

The Maneuver Dominance Division’s mission is to reboot Vertical Flight. Our portfolio of UAS are the cornerstone of these capabilities, and we continually strive to push the boundaries of what’s possible in endurance, autonomy and mission capability. The Maneuver Dominance Team develops and maintains core products and payloads and adapts and applies those products to serve a wide variety of defense, IC and commercial customers in US and international markets.

About The Job

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.

This Role Will Require You To

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 USD

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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