Strategic Cost & Operations Analyst

SpaceX; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to drive cost improvement and unit economics for hardware programs. You will develop complex cost models, analyze KPIs, and translate data into actionable recommendations.

Collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing is essential to hit cost targets. The role sits in SpaceX Supply Chain Business Operations, focusing on near-term execution and long-term planning with high agency and rapid impact on profitability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 1+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, product management, operations, FP&A, consulting, banking, or entrepreneurship.
• 1+ years of experience in Excel or programming.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python; ability to handle large datasets independently.

Responsibilities

• Own Cost Improvement and unit economics for specific hardware programs; establish and track should-cost against plan.
• Analyze KPIs: cost per unit, revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and capex; build cost models and decision tools.
• Establish cost targets and guide cross-functional decisions toward attainment of targets.
• Track, report, and manage profit improvement initiatives on existing and future products.
• Drive cost optimization in product development; focus on cost and revenue targets.
• Evaluate major CapEx decisions, expansion plans, and business cases on automation and outsourcing.
• Identify initiatives for improvement of SpaceX’s operational and cost trajectory with leadership.

Skills

SQL

Python

Excel

Analytical modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, data science, physics, or other quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

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Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to drive cost improvement and unit economics for hardware programs. You will develop complex cost models, analyze KPIs, and translate data into actionable recommendations.

Collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing is essential to hit cost targets. The role sits in SpaceX Supply Chain Business Operations, focusing on near-term execution and long-term planning with high agency and rapid impact on profitability and