Sr Business Operations Specialist

Typically 5-10 years of applicable experience.
Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
Experience driving organizational change and implementing new systems or processes.
Proficient in analyzing and interpreting complex data to drive actionable insights.
Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
Ability to troubleshoot complex operational challenges and design practical solutions.
Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where priorities can shift quickly.
Experience in a startup or high growth company.
This position is onsite full-time in our Playa Vista, CA Headquarters.

Own the end-to-end health of our ‘back office’ so engineers and operators can focus on building and launching hardware.
Administer employee stock-option grants, option exercises, cap-table updates, and 409A valuations in partnership with outside counsel and our equity platform.
Partner with HR to support company-wide compensation reviews.
Source, negotiate, and maintain contracts for everything from tooling suppliers to SaaS and insurance.
Build a streamlined purchase-order and approvals workflow that scales with headcount.
Own all federal, state, and local business licenses, ITAR/EAR registrations, and statutory filings (e.g., Delaware franchise tax, California Statement of Information).
Track renewal calendars, prepare documentation, and coordinate with external legal partners to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Manage office leases, EHS compliance, travel logistics, and day-to-day facilities needs (we have 30 k sq ft split between HQ and a test site).
Create dashboards and SOPs so leadership has real-time visibility into operational KPIs.