Business Operations Analyst (Starlink)

$75,000 - $95,000/Yr

SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hawthorne, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Business Operations Analyst for Starlink at SpaceX plays a crucial role in supporting the company's mission to enable human life on Mars through the development of advanced broadband internet systems. This position combines data analytics with business planning and strategy, directly assisting SpaceX's leadership in decision-making processes. The analyst will work across various subgroups, including supply chain, engineering, and sales, to analyze performance metrics and drive profit improvement initiatives.

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 health.
• Manage investments and planning for supply chain, sales, and manufacturing.
• Track and manage profit improvement initiatives on existing products.
• Support product development by establishing cost targets and guiding decisions.
• Evaluate major CapEx decisions and business cases.
• 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 in driving impact within an organization
• Excellent analytical skills with tools like Python, SQL, and Tableau
• 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