# Business Operations Director

**Company:** [Beacon AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/beacon-ai)
**Location:** San Carlos, CA
**Role:** Business Operations
**Skills:** Strategy Development, Stakeholder Management, Executive Communication, Contract Management, Cross-Functional Coordination, Presentation Creation, Project Management, Process Building
**Posted:** 2026-05-28

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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

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