Mission Operations Analyst

Saronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Stock Options

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Free lunch & snacks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking an analytical Operations Analyst to support mission operations for DoD-adjacent maritime programs in the United States. You will analyze data across ERP, Salesforce, and inventory tools, and you will build dashboards and leadership reports to monitor readiness, resource usage, deployment timelines, and cost trends.

You will track KPIs across training, tests, and deployments, flag risks, and collaborate with Finance on spend and forecasting.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in business analysis, operations support, project coordination, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets and data-visualization skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data across multiple enterprise systems (ERP, Salesforce, inventory tools) to identify bottlenecks, trends, and gaps.
• Build dashboards and weekly/monthly leadership reports on readiness, resource usage, deployment timelines, and cost trends.
• Track KPIs across training, test, and deployment events to flag risks and inefficiencies.
• Partner with Finance to track operational spend, burn rate, and T&E usage, and use historical cost data to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Track contract milestones, CLIN deliverables, and invoicing alignment with Programs.
• Keep mission activities and customer engagements accurately logged and reported in Salesforce.
• Create and maintain SOPs, deployment checklists, AAR workflows, and a central repository for mission documentation.
• Prepare leadership briefings and support cross-functional meetings and action-item tracking.

Job description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

About the role

Saronic Technologies builds autonomous maritime systems for U.S. Department of Defense customers. Mission Operations keeps those platforms ready and customers supported across test events, training cycles, and field deployments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data across multiple enterprise systems (ERP, Salesforce, inventory tools) to identify bottlenecks, trends, and gaps.
• Build dashboards and weekly/monthly leadership reports on readiness, resource usage, deployment timelines, and cost trends.
• Track KPIs across training, test, and deployment events to flag risks and inefficiencies.
• Partner with Finance to track operational spend, burn rate, and T&E usage, and use historical cost data to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Track contract milestones, CLIN deliverables, and invoicing alignment with Programs.
• Keep mission activities and customer engagements accurately logged and reported in Salesforce.
• Create and maintain SOPs, deployment checklists, AAR workflows, and a central repository for mission documentation.
• Prepare leadership briefings and support cross-functional meetings and action-item tracking.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years in business analysis, operations support, project coordination, or a similar analytical role
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets and data-visualization skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BI tools and ERP systems
• Hands-on Salesforce experience (reports, dashboards, workflows)
• Background in defense, aerospace, maritime technology, or DoD-adjacent environments
• Familiarity with logistics planning, operational readiness cycles, or field operations
• Exposure to contracting (SOWs, CLINs, program tracking) and budgeting or cost tracking
• Experience writing SOPs, process maps, or structured documentation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require "U.S. Person" status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a "U.S. Person": (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.