Head of Business Strategy & Operations

Strategy And Operations ManagerArray Labs is building the world's most advanced earth observation satellites. We're developing a coordinated fleet of radar satellites that creates a continuously updated, high-resolution 3D view of the Earth, in any weather, day or night. Our goal is to give government and commercial organizations a faster, clearer picture of a changing world, allowing them to act with greater speed, confidence, and precision.Array Labs is looking for an Strategy and Operations Manager to be the first dedicated Ops hire on a small, fast growing team. You'll report directly to the COO and own the infrastructure that keeps the company running. There's no playbook, so you'll have the chance to shape the function, building out processes as you go. This is an individual contributor role for someone who is comfortable operating in ambiguity without structure. You'll be expected to identify areas for improvement, prioritize needs without direction, and have the judgement needed to move quickly to make things happen.ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day operations for Array LabsDrive foundational improvements that help scale our operation, including: designing and implementing lightweight internal processes and systems, standardizing core workflows to reduce friction as the team growsCollaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Marketing) and with the Chief of Staff to guide decision making in operational tooling and infrastructureAugment people operations, including onboarding, off-boarding, policy documentation, and benefits coordinationOwn vendor relationships and procurement, from sourcing and contract negotiation to ongoing supplier managementManage event and travel logistics for customer office visits, candidate on-site interviews, conferences, demos, and company offsitesContribute creative operational solutions to complex and ambiguous technical problemsBasic Qualifications5–10 years of operations experience, with meaningful time at an early-stage startup, where processes and structure were still being developedBroad operational experience spanning work with vendors, facilities, people ops, and cross-functional coordinationStrong organizational instincts and the ability to juggle competing prioritiesComfortable operating in ambiguity with minimal directionPreferred Skills & ExperiencePrior experience as an early or first operations hireExperience working at a consulting, investment banking, hardware, aerospace, or defense companyExposure to government contracting businesses or environments$120,000 - $170,000 a yearCompensation & BenefitsOur hiring and compensation strategy is simple: find uncommonly good people and pay them uncommonly well. We offer high flexibility between salary and equity-based compensation. Final candidates can choose from three compensation mixes: low, medium, or high equity. Equity is a significant component of total compensation, and we aim to provide meaningful ownership for this role. Full-time employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company match, commuter benefits, and more.Interview ProcessWe will conduct interviews via Google Meet with the potential for an onsite visit; the typical process takes around 3-5 weeks to complete from start to finish.Why Join ArrayAt Array Labs, deep technical expertise meets relentless impact. We prioritize curiosity over hierarchy and bold engineering over incremental gains. Our world-class team across hardware engineering, software, and aerospace works collaboratively to push boundaries and move fast. Our values:Build What Matters: Create technology that serves customers and advances humanityInnovate Together: Stay curious, collaborate openly, push boundaries as one teamEmployee Centric: Put our people first with a culture of trust, respect, and opportunityJoin industry-leading experts to deliver unprecedented insights about our planet and build the future of Earth observation.ITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Equal Opportunity EmployerArray Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence, and job qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.