Business Operations Manager
The future of aerospace and defense starts here.
Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.
The Business Operations Manager serves as the President’s right hand, connecting financial, operational, and strategic efforts across the company. You’ll take on a wide range of high-impact, one-off projects, turning complex information into clear, decision-ready insights that help the President make faster, more accurate calls to grow the business.
- Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the President
- Lead cross-functional projects spanning finance, operations, and strategy
- Gather, analyze, and synthesize data into concise briefings, dashboards, and recommendations
- Drive priority initiatives from scoping through execution and follow-up
- Prepare materials for leadership meetings, board discussions, and key customer and partner engagements
- Identify bottlenecks and opportunities across the business and push for resolution
- Keep the President’s agenda focused on the highest-leverage decisions
- 5+ years in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or a high-growth operating role
- Strong financial and analytical skills, with comfort building models and working with messy data
- Ability to distill complexity into clear, compelling presentations
- Proven record of managing multiple priorities and delivering with minimal direction
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills
- Defense, aerospace, or manufacturing experience is a plus
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (if applicable)
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $140,000 - $175,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
- How much does the Business Operations Manager at Ursa Major pay?
- The posting lists a range of $140K–$175K per year. Ranges reflect what Ursa Major publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Business Operations Manager role based?
- The role is based in Berthoud, Colorado.
- What experience does Ursa Major expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Ursa Major headquartered?
- Ursa Major is headquartered in Berthoud, USA.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Ursa Major's Greenhouse careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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