Operations Analyst (Corporate)
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to the analytical nature of the position, critical support role within the organization, and potential impact on operational efficiencies, but may involve less visibility compared to engineering roles.
- Influential role in optimizing corporate operations
- Solid salary range for entry/mid-level analysts
- Opportunity to develop data analytics skills
Pros
- Opportunity to influence operational efficiency within a high-tech company
- Involvement in data-driven projects with significant impact
- Good collaboration opportunities across departments
Cons
- Could be seen as less integral compared to engineering tasks
- Requires strong analytical skills which may not suit everyone
- Potential for extended hours to meet deadlines
Who it's for
Entry / Mid-level • On-site at the corporate office
Good fit
- Analytically minded individuals with data experience
- Professionals aiming for a career in operations management
- Candidates eager to contribute to data-driven decisions
Not recommended for
- Creative professionals seeking artistic roles
- Individuals not keen on working with data or analytics
- Those seeking remote opportunities
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
OPERATIONS ANALYST (CORPORATE)
The Corporate Operations Engineering team supports overall business operations through strategic planning, optimization of processes, and alignment of resources to tasks. In this role, you will work on a team of analysts that support SG&A operations in a fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity for individuals who can join teams and apply principles of data analysis, business operations, and human factors to complex organizational problems.
We are searching for qualified individuals who can conduct complex data analysis and maintain / expand a people-centric data structure, pipelines, and automations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Integrate data from multiple data sets using SQL to optimize data accessibility and reporting capabilities
- Build and maintain insightful dashboards using data visualization tools (like PowerBI) to drive business decisions
- Identify, analyze and interpret trends in complex data sets
- Strategize key metrics and dashboard interfaces that best reveal a data story to stakeholders
- Implement best practices in data management, data cleansing, data quality and data consolidation to ensure the integrity of the data and the quality of data processes
- Collaborate with teams across the organization to develop and maintain relationships, understand cross-functional processes and data flow, and enable more powerful analyses and tools
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business, computer science or engineering
- 2+ years of experience developing custom SQL queries
- 1+ years of experience building dashboards using Power BI
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Professional experience with Python
- Demonstrated experience gathering business requirements and developing into functional requirements
- Proven analytical skills to properly evaluate and interpret cross-functional business requirements
- Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrate a high sense of urgency
- Experience working with HR or business operations
- Experience using Apache Airflow
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
- Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to meet major milestones
- Must be able to travel - up to 20% work week travel may be required to other sites
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Operations Analyst/Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year
Operations Analyst/Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
