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 JOB

We are seeking an intellectually curious and analytical Talent Acquisition Operations Manager, Analytics as we work to hire the world’s best talent to work on the world’s hardest problems. This pivotal role will be responsible for elevating the operational effectiveness and analytical capabilities of our entire Talent Acquisition function. Success in this role means you will help lead the business direction of our Talent Acquisition (TA) team, leveraging first principles thinking, data analysis, and consensus building.

You will act as a BizOps leader, driving critical initiatives that span all of Talent Acquisition. Beyond optimizing existing processes, you will be instrumental in maturing our analytical capabilities, developing predictive insights, and translating complex TA data into actionable insights. If you thrive on tackling complex business challenges, and are passionate about shaping the future of talent acquisition through data, we invite you to join us.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead Enterprise TA Strategic Initiatives: Drive high-impact projects across the entire Talent Acquisition lifecycle. Define problem statements, design solutions, and lead implementation for TA-wide improvements.
Deliver Advanced Data Insights & Business Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive analyses across TA data (e.g., pipeline efficiency, source effectiveness, recruiter performance, hiring capacity, market intelligence). Translate complex findings into compelling narratives, recommendations, and executive-level presentations that inform business decisions.
Mature TA Analytical Capabilities: Develop and execute a roadmap for advancing Talent Acquisition's analytical and data maturity. This includes establishing robust data governance, developing predictive models, designing advanced analytics frameworks, and enhancing self-service reporting tools for all TA stakeholders.
Optimize Systems & Process Excellence: Serve as a partner to TA leadership on technology and process optimization. Identify and implement system enhancements (ATS, CRM, HRIS integrations) and best practices that drive efficiency, improve data quality, and support a world-class candidate and recruiter experience.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate extensively with Executive leadership, TA leadership, HR Business Partners, People Analytics, and Finance to align TA with overall business objectives. Influence decision-making by providing data-backed insights and a strong business case for proposed changes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in Business Operations, Strategy & Operations, Management Consulting, or a highly analytical role within a Talent Acquisition or HR function, with a track record of driving significant operational and analytical improvements.
Advanced Analytical Prowess: Deep proficiency in advanced data analysis, statistical modeling, and data visualization. Demonstrated ability to develop complex data models and derive actionable, predictive insights.
Business Acumen: Exceptional ability to connect talent acquisition initiatives to broader business objectives. You can identify opportunities and risks, and develop comprehensive plans to address them.
Adaptability and growth-mindset: Hungry to learn and comfortable adapting quickly.
Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead without direct authority, influence senior stakeholders, and drive consensus across teams. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex strategies and data to executive audiences.
Action-orientation: A strong bias for action (i.e., Getting hands-on, operating seamlessly between the depths of detail and the heights of the bigger picture, and delivering insight and impact quickly)
Problem-Solving & Ambiguity: A highly structured approach to problem-solving, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, break down complex challenges, and autonomously deliver sophisticated, data-backed solutions.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: MBA
Talent acquisition domain knowledge (recruiting metrics and lifecycle) and systems (ATS, CRM)
Experience designing and implementing data warehouses or business intelligence platforms for TA/HR data.
Experience with workforce planning or talent forecasting methodologies46

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or 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. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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