Commercial Launch Strategy & Operations Lead

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Business Operations Lead for Commercial Launch Sales to drive forecasting, analytics automation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work with engineering, finance, and leadership to turn data into actionable insights and strategic initiatives.

The role requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and proficiency in Python, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI, with ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and navigate a fast-paced aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in consulting, engineering, product management, operations, FP&A, banking, or entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling communications materials to support efforts to increase access to space and establish SpaceX as an industry leader.
• Utilize Python, SQL, and other tools to define and develop sales metrics and dashboards.
• Collaborate with sales, finance, and customer success to identify improvement initiatives and drive leadership-aligned projects.
• Provide quantitative and qualitative updates to SpaceX leadership on performance and opportunities.
• Build and maintain a database of competitive intel to inform sales leads and analyses.
• Support all sales directors with their regions and clients as needed.
• Develop data models, forecast models, dashboards, and data pipelines.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Python

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Office suite

Data modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Business Operations Lead for Commercial Launch Sales to drive forecasting, analytics automation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work with engineering, finance, and leadership to turn data into actionable insights and strategic initiatives.

The role requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and proficiency in Python, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI, with ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and navigate a fast-paced aerospace