Software Spend Operations Analyst — Drive Cost Optimization

Requirements The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, enjoys owning cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, and has a track record of building credibility and stacking wins through rigorous analysis and operational execution

• 3+ years of experience in business operations, strategy & operations, finance, procurement, vendor management, or related analytical/operational roles
• Experience operating in environments with significant recurring spend, complex vendor landscapes, or portfolio-level cost management responsibility
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including experience with cost modeling, variance analysis, and allocation or chargeback methodologies
• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions
• Experience supporting or leading vendor renewals, negotiations, or commercial workstreams
• Comfort working in systems and data tools to improve process quality, reporting, and operational decision-making
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop clear recommendations, and drive execution with limited oversight
• (Desirable) Experience in hyper-growth or other fast-paced operating environments
• (Desirable) Familiarity with enterprise software vendors, licensing constructs, and software spend optimization approaches
• (Desirable) Experience working across IT, Finance, Procurement, and business stakeholders
• (Desirable) Exposure to workflow automation, systems implementation, or operational process design
• (Desirable) Familiarity with technical and engineering-heavy environments
• (Desirable) Defense/aerospace exposure, including experience operating in regulated environments, is a plus

What the job involves This is a CIO Office role, reporting to the Corporate Technology (CorpTech) Software Spend Manager. You will be responsible for driving the day-to-day operational management of Anduril’s enterprise software spend

• You will ensure we have the right tools to support rapid growth while improving visibility, accountability, and efficiency across our software portfolio
• In this role, you will operate at the intersection of CorpTech, Finance, Procurement, and senior business stakeholders to drive software optimization initiatives, support cost allocation processes, improve vendor governance, and bring structure to complex, fast-moving operational problems. This role requires strong analytical horsepower, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn incomplete or messy data into actionable recommendations
• Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve the efficiency, governance, and business value of CorpTech’s software spend
• Own the operating processes for software cost allocation, chargebacks, and spend visibility across business lines and divisions
• Support and lead commercial workstreams with key software vendors, including renewals, negotiations, performance tracking, and issue resolution
• Learn & own the systems, data quality, and reporting workflows that underpin software spend management and optimization, (e.g., Oomnitza and related tooling)
• Help manage the intake, evaluation, and escalation of new software requests, renewals, and portfolio-related decisions
• Build operating mechanisms to track vendor performance, surface risks, and resolve issues with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Evaluate evolving business needs through utilization analysis, stakeholder partnership, and structured problem solving to inform software portfolio decisions
• Perform deep-dive analyses on major vendors, spending patterns, and usage trends to support optimization decisions and develop business cases for action
• Define, track, and report on key operating metrics (e.g., spend per HC, utilization, cost avoidance, savings pipeline)
• Lead regular portfolio reviews to identify rationalization opportunities, spending risks, and process improvement opportunities
• Produce clear executive reporting and business review materials that translate complex data into decisions, tradeoffs, and action plans

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