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 is seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Execution to join the Strategic Execution team. You will support growth operations for the Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike lines, taking products from concepts to operational systems.

The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and the ability to lead multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Knowledge of CRM tools, especially Salesforce, is valued.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to drive performance with high ownership in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Comfort with ambiguity and cross-functional project ownership from start to finish.
• Able to rapidly learn new information and technologies.
• Detail-oriented and data-driven with tactical execution mindset.
• 4–10 years of operating experience in a high-growth company, finance, or consulting; CRM experience including Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally with Business Development, Division Operations, and FP&A to manage pipelines and planning processes.
• Analyze top-line data, maintain TAM assignments, and translate sales pipeline demand into planning inputs.
• Identify and address recurring business process challenges with quantitative analysis to drive improvements.
• Use advanced data analysis to distill complex data into strategic narratives for executives.
• Execute multiple special projects across various areas as they arise.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Ambiguity management

Data analysis

Salesforce

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

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

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:

Benefits

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.