Associate Director, Logistics Program Management

About Anduril Industries Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. About the Team The mission of this organization is to enable our customers’ ongoing mission readiness from the moment they say ‘go’ until the contract is fulfilled. We are only successful when the customer’s mission is successful. Mission Readiness is the post‑production shared services organization for Anduril. This team supports the Business Lines and Divisions throughout the lifecycle of their product, from initial sustainment concept through delivery, installation, operation, repair and return. These service offerings also include providing technical publications, training, customer support, connectivity services and other value‑added services. To the degree the Business elects, we accept the delegated responsibility for upfront and continued delivery of the committed service solutions. This team endeavors to provide the Business Lines, as our internal customers, shared mission services that are more efficient and cost effective than if they chose to provide them directly. By offering mission support capabilities and capacity that are not “core” to the Business, the Business can focus resources on addressing the next big need while we ensure existing commitments are met. About the Job We are looking for an Associate Director, Logistics Program Management to join our rapidly growing Deployments team in Costa Mesa, CA. This is a new management role responsible for leading a team of Logistics Program Managers and for building the central functional frameworks that define how logistics program management operates across Anduril. You will set the standard for how logistics CDRLs are developed, how program‑level logistics execution is planned and tracked, and how best practices are codified and scaled across programs and business lines. As the first dedicated people leader for this discipline, you will be responsible for hiring, developing, and retaining top logistics program management talent while also serving as the functional authority on logistics program management processes, tools and standards. You will partner closely with Integrated Product Support leads, program managers, engineering, supply chain, and customer stakeholders to ensure logistics program management is executed consistently and at a high level across all programs. We are a fast‑growing company, and you will be expected to own material and important projects during your time on the team, which will have a significant impact on the company’s trajectory. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership and professional growth. What You’ll Do Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Logistics Program Managers across multiple programs and business lines, including hiring, performance management, career development, and day‑to‑day direction. Develop and institutionalize the central frameworks, processes, standards, and playbooks for how logistics program management is executed across the Deployments organization. Define and enforce standards for the development and delivery of logistics CDRLs, ensuring consistency, quality and on‑time delivery across all programs. Establish and maintain logistics program management tooling, templates and reporting structures that enable visibility into program health, deliverable status and resource allocation. Partner with Integrated Product Support leads and program managers to ensure logistics program management activities are aligned with broader sustainment strategies and program milestones. Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, manufacturing and field operations to integrate logistics program management into the broader product lifecycle. Influence and coordinate the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms of contract(s). Influence contract acquisitions, negotiations and modifications. Act as a key point of contact for logistics program management matters with internal leadership and external customer stakeholders; lead or support program review sessions as needed. Drive continuous improvement across the logistics program management function by identifying gaps, implementing corrective actions and capturing lessons learned. Problem‑solve and remove obstacles for your team and internal and external partners. Think critically and engage the right teams. Communicate effectively to keep internal and external teams informed at all times using the necessary channels such as Slack, email, meetings. Be a team player where no task is too small. Be willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. Embrace the startup life. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business/operations, supply chain or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in logistics, sustainment or program management within the defense, aerospace or government contracting sector, with at least 3 years in a people‑management role. Demonstrates technical expertise and application of logistics management principles, concepts and practices as well as leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones. Experience working with US Military program offices and familiarity with DoD acquisition logistics frameworks such as ILS, PBL and life‑cycle sustainment planning. Experience developing and delivering logistics CDRLs and other contract deliverables on DoD or government programs. Strong communication, leadership, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively across all levels of the organization, with customers and with government representatives. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in engineering, business, supply chain management or a related field. Experience managing managers or building a functional team from the ground up. Proven ability to build and scale processes, frameworks and standard operating procedures for a functional discipline in a high‑growth environment. Government proposal experience, including developing logistics volumes and basis of estimates. Strong ability to work in an unstructured, fast‑paced environment; startup or high‑growth company experience highly preferred. Strong outcome orientation with the ability to drive initiatives from inception to implementation and adoption. Willingness and ability to dive into tactical execution mode when needed to move the effort forward. Demonstrated ability to lead projects from idea conception to execution without assistance. Moves fast, has a positive attitude and can lead people directly and via influence. Salary Range US Salary Range: $166,000—$220,000 USD. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and/or training, critical skills and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery and whatever comes next. You will receive top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, flexible work options, and many more. #J-18808-Ljbffr ResumeXrays