Business Operations Lead (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Business Operations Lead (Aerospace): Driving market forecasting, competitive intelligence, and process automation for the Commercial Launch Sales team with an accent on data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on building robust data models, pipelines, and dashboards to optimize sales performance and align product direction with customer needs in the aerospace industry.

Location: Must be based in Hawthorne, CA (Onsite only)

Salary: $80,000 - $125,000

Company

SpaceX is a leading aerospace company dedicated to developing advanced technologies to enable human life on Mars and increase access to space.

What you will do

• Lead market forecasting and competitive intelligence initiatives to support sales growth.
• Develop and maintain sales-specific metrics, dashboards, and data pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, and customer success teams to improve business outlook.
• Create compelling communication materials for leadership regarding performance and opportunities.
• Build and maintain technical competitive intelligence databases to inform sales strategies.
• Support sales directors across various regions and client portfolios.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for ITAR authorization.
• Must be based in Hawthorne, CA and work onsite.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in consulting, engineering, product management, operations, FP&A, or banking.
• Proficiency in data manipulation tools such as Python, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Nice to have

• Strong background in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of launch vehicles, satellites, or the aerospace market.
• Demonstrated success in influencing broader organizational impact.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Long-term incentives including company stock or cash awards.
• Paid parental leave and 3 weeks of paid vacation.
• Access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.