Business Operations Analyst (Starlink)

$75,000 - $95,000/Yr

SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hawthorne, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Business Operations Analyst for Starlink at SpaceX plays a crucial role in enabling human life on Mars by improving profitability and supporting strategic decision-making. This position combines data analytics with business planning to provide insights that drive operational efficiency across various departments, including supply chain, engineering, and sales. The analyst will work closely with leadership to analyze performance metrics, guide resource management, and identify initiatives for business improvement, all while supporting the ambitious mission of Starlink to provide global broadband internet access.

Responsibilities

• Analyze key performance indicators, including cost per unit, revenue, and operating expenses.
• Provide strategic insights and conclusions based on data analysis.
• Guide planning and resource management for specific verticals within SpaceX.
• Identify initiatives for improving SpaceX's business outlook and execute business initiatives with leadership.
• Analyze the impact of proposed business decisions on SpaceX's business health.
• Manage investments and planning for supply chain, sales, manufacturing, and engineering.
• Track, report, and manage profit improvement initiatives on existing products.
• Support product development by establishing cost targets and guiding decisions towards these targets.
• Evaluate major CapEx decisions and business cases on automation and manufacturing scope.
• Lead cost and revenue improvement initiatives for all products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, product management, operations, FP&A consulting, banking, or entrepreneurship
• 1+ years of Excel or programming experience

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work in an ambiguous environment
• Quantitative dual degree in engineering and economics or business
• Ability to read and interpret financial statements
• Demonstrated success driving impact within an organization
• Excellent analytical skills with tools like Python, SQL, Tableau, and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience driving urgency and ownership
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and independently

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• 5 days of sick leave per year