Operations Manager
Who We Are
Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.
As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.
What you'll be doing
As an early Neros employee, you will get to help decide the direction of our future as an Operations Manager. We are looking for someone to set the tone for operational excellence at Neros through developing systems and processes to ensure that daily operations run without friction.
You should be someone who enjoys problem solving and is comfortable managing various tasks within human resources, facilities, IT management and more. This is a high impact role that is both highly strategic and execution focused.
Additionally, you will be managing the following areas:
- Working with outside vendors and counsel to maintain ITAR compliance
- Internal company tools/software management
- Manage IT Systems and provisioning (until a full time IT person is hired)
- Manage company payroll
- Maintain facility cleanliness, organization, and supplies (IT, equipment, desks, snacks, etc.)
- Organize, track, and manage the logistics of incoming/outgoing hardware, vet/acquire tools to automate these processes
- Manage purchase orders and budget tracking
- Develop, implement, and review operational policies and procedures
- Coordination of events such as company parties, investor visits, and more
You should have the following
- Two or more years of proven success in an operations management role
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with IT administration is greatly preferred
- Highly organized with proven project management capabilities
- Experience with a wide variety of software and business productivity tools from assessment, contract negotiations, procurement, and implementation
- Knowledge of business productivity software and an aptitude for learning new applications (Google workspace, MS Word/Excel, accounting & project management tools, Greenhouse ATS, Rippling)
- Knowledge of ITAR compliance is highly preferred
- This is an in person/in office role based in El Segundo, CA
US Salary Range
$100,000 - $160,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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