Global Tax Technology & Operations Lead

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Global Operations Lead (Tax Technology) to drive global tax and e-invoicing compliance, streamline handoffs, and scale operational efficiency across Starlink. The role involves guiding planning, resource management, and cross‑functional collaboration with external providers and internal teams to optimize processes and ensure regulatory adherence.

The position requires strong analytical skills, international experience, and the ability to lead strategic initiatives while balancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business, economics, finance OR; high school diploma/equivalency certificate and 3+ years of professional experience.
• 1+ year experience based abroad or working with corporate operations outside of the United States.
• 1+ year of experience with analytical skills (e.g. Microsoft Office applications, Excel modeling, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Gather data and coordinate with external service providers for preparation of documents compliant with local tax requirements and e-invoicing requirements.
• Guide planning and resource management for specific verticals within Starlink, including development of business models.
• Identify initiatives for improvement of Starlink's business outlook, including developing, tracking, and executing business initiatives with Starlink's leadership.
• Work with stakeholders to analyze the impact of proposed business decisions.
• Identify and lead implementation of process and system enhancements to improve handoffs and execution across various teams, evolve the customer experience, or scale the business while balancing resources.
• Collaborate and partner with cross functional teams in order to build a strong networking across these departments and with external resources to ensure compliance.
• Provide support as needed on ad hoc projects.

Skills

SQL

Python

JavaScript

R

HTML

XML

CSS

Ruby

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM, business, economics, finance OR; high school diploma/equivalency certificate and 3+ years of professional experience

1+ year experience based abroad or working with corporate operations outside of the United States

1+ year of experience with analytical skills (e.g. Microsoft Office applications, Excel modeling, etc.)

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

GLOBAL OPERATIONS LEAD (TAX TECHNOLOGY)

The Global Operations Lead (Tax Technology) delivers critical operational value to Starlink by ensuring global tax and e-invoicing compliance, implementing process and system enhancements that streamline handoffs and scale efficiency, and advancing strategic initiatives that strengthen business performance while optimizing resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather data and coordinate with external service providers for preparation of documents compliant with local tax requirements and e-invoicing requirements.


• Guide planning and resource management for specific verticals within Starlink, including development of business models.


• Identify initiatives for improvement of Starlink's business outlook, including developing, tracking, and executing business initiatives with Starlink's leadership.


• Work with stakeholders to analyze the impact of proposed business decisions.


• Identify and lead implementation of process and system enhancements to improve handoffs and execution across various teams, evolve the customer experience, or scale the business while balancing resources.


• Collaborate and partner with cross functional teams in order to build a strong networking across these departments and with external resources to ensure compliance.


• Provide support as needed on ad hoc projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM, business, economics, finance OR; high school diploma/equivalency certificate and 3+ years of professional experience.


• 1+ year experience based abroad or working with corporate operations outside of the United States.


• 1+ year of experience with analytical skills (e.g. Microsoft Office applications, Excel modeling, etc.).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated success working in an environment with competing priorities and aggressive schedules.


• Experience leading complex operational and strategic initiatives.


• Ability to define and manage a project independently.


• Experience with SQL and creating/managing dashboards using data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, Looker).


• Experience using various programming languages (e.g Python, Javascript, R, SQL, HTML, XML, CSS, Ruby).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail].