Business Performance Lead

Venus Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock options

Medical benefits (including dental & V

Vision

Job summary

Venus Aerospace is seeking a Business Performance Lead to drive cross‑functional business performance initiatives. You will analyze processes, design future-state workflows, and define KPIs with ROI focus.

The role supports system implementation requirements, collaborates with stakeholders, and coordinates between initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance. Remote or HQ work options are available, with strong growth in aerospace propulsion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a business analyst or business performance role.
• Demonstrated experience in complex process design and requirements management, analysis, and executive presentations.
• Preferred background in manufacturing or aerospace and defense.
• Experience using analytics tools such as Power BI or Excel.

Responsibilities

• Leads analysis of business processes, systems, and workflows to build recommendations for efficiency improvements.
• Supports data model considerations during system and workflow design.
• Designs future-state processes with input from stakeholders and ROI focus.
• Supports KPI design and rollout for process improvements (throughput, capacity planning, resource management).
• Implements process improvements and standards across enterprise initiatives.
• Gathers and manages requirements for enterprise system implementations; liaises between departments.

Skills

Business analysis

Data modeling

KPI design

Process improvement

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Who We Are: Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what7s possible in aerospace. At Venus, we7re looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.

The Role: Business Performance Lead

The Business Performance Lead role supports a multitude of business performance initiatives across the enterprise. This role is directly responsible for work products including but not limited to process capture, design and implementation, system implementation requirement capture, change management and coordination between initiatives requiring program management.

What You7ll Get To Do

• Leads analysis of business process, systems, and workflows to build recommendations on efficiency improvements in the operating model
• Supports data model considerations during system and functional workflow design, building to future resiliency standards
• Designs future-state processes with input from key stakeholders focused on measurable ROI
• Supports the design and implementation of KPIs associated with process improvements (e.g., throughput, capacity planning, resource management)
• Implements process improvements and standards across enterprise initiatives
• Collects and manages requirements associated with enterprise system implementations, serving as primary liaison between departments and work functions

What You Have

• Bachelor7s degree
• 3-5 years of experience in a business analyst or business performance role
• Demonstrated experience in complex process design and requirements management, analysis, and executive presentations
• Preferred background in manufacturing or aerospace and defense
• Experience using basic analytics tools such as Power BI, Excel, or equivalent platforms

What Will Set You Apart

• Background at leading management consulting firms (e.g., BCG, Deloitte, KPMG, Accenture) or direct experience in manufacturing scenarios as a Business Analyst
• Experience working within AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management standards
• Background in manufacturing facilities and scaled manufacturing processes

Location: This is a full-time salaried position with the flexibility of working remotely or from our headquarters located on the Ellington Air Field in Houston, Texas.

Benefits: Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision. We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive professional development opportunities.

ITAR Requirements

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant7s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State). You can learn more about ITAR here .

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