Office & Operations Manager

Office & Operations Manager – NODA AI

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid on-site, with up to 10% travel) Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

About NODA

NODA is a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company that is transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments. We are developing next-generation solutions that enable the autonomous orchestration of heterogeneous unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space with vital applications in the defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.

Joining NODA means working on meaningful technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomy alongside a team that thrives on innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration.

NODA is a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company that is transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments. We are developing next-generation solutions that enable the autonomous orchestration of heterogeneous unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space with vital applications in the defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.

Our Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring NODA runs smoothly as we scale. The Office & Operations Manager sits at the intersection of workplace operations and executive support, owning the physical environment, vendor relationships, and operational infrastructure while serving as a trusted operational partner to the leadership team and the Executive Assistant.

Joining NODA means working on meaningful technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomy alongside a team that thrives on innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration.

The Role

We are seeking an Office & Operations Manager to own NODA AI's workplace operations and serve as an operational partner to the Executive Assistant and leadership team. You will ensure the office environment is functional, well-maintained, and ready to support a fast-growing engineering and mission-focused team, while also contributing to the operational rhythm, employee experience, and cross-functional coordination that keeps the business moving.

This is not a front-desk or reception role. It is a senior operational ownership role that combines facilities management, vendor oversight, IT liaison, and executive operations support. You will work closely with the Executive Assistant, People Operations, IT, and leadership to ensure nothing falls through the cracks, the office runs at the standard the mission demands, and the team has what it needs to do its best work.

As NODA grows, this role will scale with the business and take on increasing operational scope and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day operations and maintenance of NODA AI's Austin office, ensuring the environment is clean, functional, secure, and well-stocked at all times
• Serve as the primary point of contact for building management, coordinating on maintenance requests, building updates, access control, security systems, HVAC, and other facilities matters
• Manage all office vendor relationships including cleaning services, supplies, furniture, equipment, food and beverage, and other facilities-related providers, owning contracts, invoicing, and performance oversight
• Coordinate with IT on office infrastructure including network connectivity, hardware installation, AV systems, conference room technology, and building-related IT updates and upgrades
• Manage office access, badge systems, visitor management, and physical security protocols in coordination with IT and the security function
• Own office supply procurement and inventory management, maintaining appropriate stock levels across all office areas
• Identify and manage facilities improvement projects including space planning, furniture reconfiguration, equipment upgrades, and office expansions as the team grows
• Partner with the Executive Assistant to plan and execute employee events, team celebrations, all-hands logistics, and culture-building activities, taking ownership of logistics and vendor coordination for those programmes
• Support onboarding logistics for new hires including desk setup, equipment coordination, access provisioning, and first-day office readiness in partnership with People Operations and IT
• Manage office-related budgets, track expenses, process invoices, and provide regular reporting on facilities and vendor spend to leadership
• Develop and maintain office policies, procedures, emergency protocols, and vendor documentation to support a well-run and audit-ready workplace
• Support the Executive Assistant and leadership team on operational priorities, special projects, and cross-functional initiatives that require coordination across the business
• Serve as a reliable operational presence in the office, ensuring leadership and the broader team always have a consistent, trusted point of contact for workplace and operational needs

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in office management, facilities management, executive operations, or workplace operations, ideally in a technology, startup, defense, or high-growth environment
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships, facilities contracts, and building coordination across a professional office environment
• Experience coordinating with IT teams on office infrastructure, AV systems, network, and hardware needs
• Experience supporting executive operations, including partnering with an EA or leadership team on scheduling, events, and cross-functional coordination
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, vendors, and priorities without losing track of details
• Experience managing budgets, processing invoices, and tracking facilities-related expenses
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, with external vendors, and with building management
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, identifying what needs to happen before being asked and resolving issues independently
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive business and personnel matters
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a defense technology, aerospace, government contracting, or similarly regulated environment
• Familiarity with physical security systems, access control, and visitor management protocols in a secure or controlled environment
• Experience supporting employee events, all-hands meetings, and culture-building programs in partnership with an EA or People Operations team
• Experience managing office expansions, relocations, or build-outs in a high-growth company
• Familiarity with facilities management software or workplace operations platforms
• Prior experience in a dual-function role spanning both facilities and executive operations support

Skills & Attributes

• Ownership mindset, taking full responsibility for the office environment, vendor relationships, and operational commitments without needing to be asked
• Detail-oriented, maintaining a high standard of organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness across all office areas and vendor relationships
• Resourceful problem-solver, finding practical solutions quickly when facilities, vendor, or operational issues arise
• Trusted operational partner to the Executive Assistant and leadership team, coordinating effectively and maintaining confidentiality across sensitive matters
• Strong vendor manager, building relationships based on accountability, clear expectations, and consistent follow-through
• Collaborative across IT, People Operations, Finance, and the Executive Assistant, coordinating across functions without creating friction
• Calm under pressure, managing competing priorities and unexpected issues without losing composure or quality
• Mission driven, with a genuine interest in and respect for NODA AI's defense mission and the people who serve it

Growth Path at NODA

• Senior Office & Operations Manager – expand scope across multiple office locations, broader vendor portfolios, and increased executive operations responsibility as NODA scales
• Head of Workplace and Operations – lead the full workplace, facilities, and operational support function spanning physical environments, vendor management, and employee experience as the company grows

Benefits & Perks

Our culture fosters collaboration, respect, and trust, empowering passionate people to do their best work. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative, collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team, we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation:

• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals + Company match
• Equity grants for new hires
• Unlimited PTO
• 11 Paid holidays
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.