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Senior Business Operations Analyst

Ursa MajorWashington D.C.🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Work modeHybrid

LocationWashington D.C., United States

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

The Role

The Senior Business Operations Analyst serves as leadership's right hand, connecting financial, operational, and strategic efforts across the company. You’ll take on a wide range of high-impact, one-off projects, turning complex information into clear, decision-ready insights that help the President make faster, more accurate calls to grow the business.

What You’ll Do

Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the President
Lead cross-functional projects spanning finance, operations, and strategy
Gather, analyze, and synthesize data into concise briefings, dashboards, and recommendations
Drive priority initiatives from scoping through execution and follow-up
Prepare materials for leadership meetings, board discussions, and key customer and partner engagements
Identify bottlenecks and opportunities across the business and push for resolution
Keep the President’s agenda focused on the highest-leverage decisions

What You Bring

5+ years in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or a high-growth operating role
Strong financial and analytical skills, with comfort building models and working with messy data
Ability to distill complexity into clear, compelling presentations
Proven record of managing multiple priorities and delivering with minimal direction
Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills
Defense, aerospace, or manufacturing experience is a plus
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (if applicable)

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
EAP Program
Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.