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Business Operations Manager

Ursa Major logoUrsa Major$140,000–$175,000/yrBerthoud, Colorado, United StatesPosted 1w ago

About the role

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 Role

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.

What You’ll Do

  • 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

What You Bring

  • 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

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

  • 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.

NOTE:Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.

Copied from the listing Ursa Major published, verified 29 Oct 2026.

The application

Your details and CV, then 7 questions (1 written).

Have readyCVCover letter (optional)LinkedIn (optional)Website (optional)
  1. 1.
    Are you a US Citizen?Yes or no
  2. 2.
    If you are not a US Citizen, are you a Permanent Resident?Yes or no · optional
  3. 3.
    If you are neither a US Citizen nor a Permanent Resident, have you been granted Refugee or Asylum status by the US Government?Yes or no · optional
  4. 4.
    Why are you interested in working for Ursa Major?Written answer
  5. 5.
    Salary Expectations?Short answer
  6. 6.
    Are you comfortable working on programs directly related to US military applications?Yes or no
  7. 7.
    Are you able to work onsite at our Berthoud, Colorado office?Yes or no

Taken from the application form Ursa Major runs, verified 29 Oct 2026.

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