Business Operations Analyst

About the Role

This role is part of SpaceX Supply Chain Business Operations, focusing on Cost Improvement and unit economics for SpaceX hardware. Business Operations combines planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making to support SpaceX’s leadership and daily operations. Team members analyze data, provide recommendations, and lead cross-functional initiatives to drive both near-term execution and long-term planning. The team operates with a lean, dynamic, and fluid structure, encouraging high performers to expand their scope across critical program areas.

Responsibilities

• Own Cost Improvement and unit economics for specific SpaceX hardware programs, including setting and tracking should-cost and cost targets.
• Analyze key performance indicators such as cost per unit, revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and capital expenditures, including developing complex cost models and decision-making tools.
• Establish cost targets and guide Supply Chain, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing decisions to achieve these targets (e.g., cost vs. performance tradeoffs).
• Track, report, and manage profit improvement initiatives (e.g., design proposals, supply chain changes, manufacturing process improvements) for existing and future products.
• Drive cost optimization in product development, focusing on cost and revenue target attainment.
• Evaluate major CapEx decisions, expansion plans, and business cases for automation, manufacturing scope, insourcing vs. outsourcing, and location.
• Identify and execute initiatives to improve SpaceX’s operational and cost trajectory, working closely with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, data science, physics, or other 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.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Evidence of exceptional ability, particularly in ambiguous environments.
• Quantitative dual degree in engineering and economics/business, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven success in driving tangible impact and influencing within an organization.
• Extreme sense of urgency and ownership; bias toward action and automation.
• Ability to interpret financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements).
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python; ability to handle large datasets independently.
• Excellent analytical modeling skills (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially with senior leaders.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.