Business Operations Associate
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Job Description
About Relativity Space:
Relativity Space is a company with two primary goals: to build Terran R, a commercial launch vehicle, and to become a leader in additive manufacturing innovation in the US. These goals support their long-term vision of establishing an industrial base on Mars, facilitating interplanetary human life. Their current focus is on designing, building, and launching rockets to deliver payloads to orbit. Terran R, a reusable medium-to-heavy lift rocket, is designed to meet growing launch capacity demands through an iterative approach emphasizing speed, cost reduction, and efficiency in design, testing, and development. Their 3D printing research and development pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing. The company emphasizes a culture of passionate, creative individuals working together to achieve ambitious goals.
About the Job: Business Operations Associate
This role within the Finance & Strategy team involves supporting Relativity Space’s growth, innovation, and strategic initiatives. The position is highly visible and collaborative, requiring interaction with senior leadership and cross-functional teams (engineering, program management, manufacturing, and operations). Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting Vehicle Architecture and Infrastructure: Efficiently supporting Relativity’s rocket architecture strategy, fleet management, and infrastructure development, including facility construction, by working with cross-functional partners.
• Project Performance Management: Monitoring project performance by analyzing labor and materials, comparing actuals to plans, tracking schedules, integrating cost and schedule data, developing corrective and recovery plans, and conducting baseline planning.
• Financial Reporting and Decision Support: Providing timely and accurate financial information and recommendations to enable sound business decisions.
• Strategic Business Partnerships: Acting as a trusted business partner, influencing key trade decisions, evaluating financial and operational impacts, and strategically driving optimal business outcomes.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Conducting analyses to support operational decision-making.
Required Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in aerospace, technology, construction, manufacturing, or a related industry (internships count).
• Strong financial modeling, analysis, budget tracking, and reporting skills.
• Excellent skills in data interpretation and analysis from large, diverse datasets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable financial decisions.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, with self-driven prioritization.
• Proficiency in Excel.
Desired (but not required) Skills:
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace planning, procedures, operations, and safety.
