Head of Business Operations - Remote
aerovironmentArlington, VA
$139,000 - $212,000APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)
Head of Business Operations - Remote
aerovironmentArlington, VA
today
Occupations
General and Operations ManagersBusiness Operations Specialists, All OtherChief ExecutivesIndustries
Aircraft ManufacturingOther Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingOther Management Consulting Services$139,000 - $212,000
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Worker Type RegularJob Description
Summary:
AV is building a team of elite operators to tackle the most pressing challenges facing the company, from solving supply chain bottlenecks to modernizing our finance systems. The company is entering a period of unprecedented growth, and the Business Operations function will play a critical role in transforming the company's speed of execution. This role is for someone with high agency and high grit who wants significant ownership early in their career. You will work across the company, often on problems without an obvious answer or playbook, while helping AV operate with more of the speed and urgency of a startup.
What You'll Do:
- Own projects and workstreams from problem definition through implementation
- Dig into processes, systems, and data to understand what is actually causing the problem
- Develop practical solutions and work directly with teams to put them in place
- Work across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, Programs, Growth, and other teams
- Improve processes and systems that create delays, manual work, or poor handoffs
- Move quickly, keep stakeholders aligned, and stay with the work until the solution is in place
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience solving business or operational problems in fast-paced environments such as management consulting, startups, or private equity portfolio operations
- Experience carrying a problem from analysis through implementation
- High agency and high grit; takes ownership, learns quickly, and pushes through obstacles
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively with limited direction and manage multiple priorities at once
Preferred Qualifications:
Quantitative or STEM background LocationOnsite in Los Angeles (Simi Valley) or Washington, DCClearance LevelNo Clearance The salary range for this role is:$139,000 - $212,000 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits:
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us. We don't just build defense technology—we redefine what's possible. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we're not building history, we're building what's next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there's no better place to do it than AV.We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. Arlington, VA
Type: Full time
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JOB OVERVIEW
Salary
$139,000 - $212,000
Experience level
Manager
Location
Arlington, VA
Occupation
General and Operations Managers
Industry
Aircraft Manufacturing
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