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Business Operations Director

San Carlos, CABusiness OperationsHybrid
Summary

Business Operations Director driving strategy, execution, partnerships, contracts, and special projects while supporting leadership at an AI aviation startup. Hybrid role in San Carlos, CA.

About the role

What you’ll do

  • Drive critical initiatives end-to-end: define the plan, align stakeholders, manage execution, and ensure outcomes.
  • Company strategy support: build crisp analyses, frame decisions, and help leadership prioritize and communicate direction.
  • Partnerships and external relationships: support deal conversations, coordinate cross-functional follow-through, and help structure/track partnerships.
  • Legal and contracts support: manage contract workflows, coordinate with counsel, and keep terms, timelines, and stakeholders organized.
  • Team building and special projects: help stand up new functions and processes, support hiring efforts, and lead “whatever it takes” projects that unblock the team.
  • Operations and facilities: help ensure the office and day-to-day business operations run smoothly as we scale.
  • Executive communication: create high-quality decks, memos, and briefings for internal and external audiences.

What we’re looking for

  • High-horsepower operator who can lead discussions, run a workstream, and bring structure to messy problems.
  • Excellent communicator (written and verbal) who can turn complex topics into clear, compelling storylines.
  • Ability to produce high-quality presentations quickly with polish and accuracy.
  • Comfortable shifting between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
  • Builds trust across functions, keeps momentum, and knows when to pull in experts.

Ideal background

  • Military leadership experience
  • Top-tier MBA
  • MBB or similar consulting background
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, aviation, or other high-stakes operational environments

Bonus points

  • Lived through at least one “pls fix” slide-fix chapter and came out stronger.
  • Prior security clearance or experience working in cleared environments.

Perks & Benefits

  • Healthcare: 100% of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
  • Time Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays
  • Stipends: Monthly phone and wellness benefits
  • 401(k): Offered
Skills
Strategy developmentStakeholder managementExecutive communicationContract managementCross-functional coordinationPresentation creationProject managementProcess building