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Manager, Corporate Operations
full-timeCosta Mesa$113k - $149k

Summary

Location

Costa Mesa

Salary

$113k - $149k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM


The Corporate Operations team builds and defines how the company plans, forecasts, and makes operational decisions across teams, turning strategy into day-to-day execution.

We sit at the center of the business and take on high-impact, often ambiguous problems that directly affect growth, efficiency, and how the business scales. That means deep-dive analysis, process re-design, and building pragmatic solutions that make the company run better.

We work closely with senior leaders, move quickly, and focus on outcomes. This is a team for people who like solving hard problems, building and iterating, and leaving things better than they found them.


ABOUT THE JOB


As a Manager on Corporate Operations, you will own major initiatives that shape how the company operates. You will be responsible for driving complex, cross-functional workstreams from problem definition through to execution.

This role requires strong judgement, executive presence, and ability to operate at both a strategic and detailed level. You will regularly present to senior leadership, influence decision-making, and ensure that ideas turn into action.

This role is well suited for someone who has excelled at analytical problem-solving and is ready to lead broader efforts with real accountability.


WHAT YOU’LL DO



  • Own and drive high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that improve how the company plans, operates, and scales

  • Define problems, set direction, and structure work for complex or ambiguous efforts

  • Lead deep analytical work and ensure analyses are decision oriented and actionable

  • Build and maintain planning, forecasting, and operational frameworks used by leadership

  • Communicate clearly and confidently with senior leaders, including presenting recommendations and facilitating discussions

  • Ensure initiatives move from insight to execution, with clear follow-through and accountability


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS



  • You have 4+ years of experience in an investment banking, management consulting, or internal operational role

  • High ownership mindset with a bias towards action

  • Proven track record of owning and delivering complex initiatives

  • Strong analytical foundation with the ability to guide high-quality modeling and analysis

  • Excellent executive communication and public speaking skills, including leading discussions with senior leaders

  • Ability to operate independently in ambiguity and make sound judgement calls

US Salary Range
$113,000$149,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 


Healthcare Benefits 



  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 

  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 

  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 


Additional Benefits 



  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 

  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 

  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 

  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 

  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 

  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 

  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 


Retirement Savings Plan 



  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 

  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 

  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 


The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 


To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

Other facts

Tech stack
Analytical Problem-Solving,Executive Communication,Public Speaking,Judgement,Decision-Making,Cross-Functional Leadership,Operational Frameworks,Planning,Forecasting,Process Redesign,Data Analysis,Strategic Thinking,Accountability,Presentation Skills,Influencing,Execution

About Anduril Industries

Anduril is not a traditional defense contractor. We are shaping the future of defense, transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We emphasize speed and results and control our products from start to finish, including funding R&D to selling finished products off the shelf. Today, Anduril is in a rapid growth phase, deploying technology in diverse locations and developing path-making products that will change defense forever.

We believe that everyone at Anduril can be a catalyst. Your perspective can change lives, and we want to help you make your mark. Our team includes thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.

If you like building quickly and seeing your work deployed in the real world, we want you at Anduril. With offices in Orange County, Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, London, and Sydney, our reach is wide.

Check out our careers page at https://www.anduril.com/careers or send us an email at [email protected].

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 2017

What you'll do

  • As a Manager on Corporate Operations, you will own major initiatives that shape how the company operates, driving complex, cross-functional workstreams from problem definition through to execution. You will ensure that initiatives move from insight to execution, with clear follow-through and accountability.

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What does Anduril Industries pay for a Manager, Corporate Operations?

Anduril Industries offers a competitive compensation package for the Manager, Corporate Operations role. The salary range is USD 113k - 149k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Manager, Corporate Operations do at Anduril Industries?

As a Manager, Corporate Operations at Anduril Industries, you will: as a Manager on Corporate Operations, you will own major initiatives that shape how the company operates, driving complex, cross-functional workstreams from problem definition through to execution. You will ensure that initiatives move from insight to execution, with clear follow-through and accountability..

Why join Anduril Industries as a Manager, Corporate Operations?

Anduril Industries is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company. The Manager, Corporate Operations role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Manager, Corporate Operations position at Anduril Industries remote?

The Manager, Corporate Operations position at Anduril Industries is based in Costa Mesa, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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