Director of Business Operations

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Palo Alto, CA
150K-190K
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence
The Role
The Director of Business Operations will lead and scale operations, optimize processes, build teams, ensure compliance, and collaborate with leadership to support growth.
Summary Generated by Built In

Rhombus Power is purposefully transforming defense and global security enterprises with Guardian, our Artificial Intelligence platform for strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making at the speed of relevance.
We provide relevant, actionable, and AI-powered insights at each step in the defense decision-making cycle. Equipped with Guardian's AI-powered tools-- from infrastructure to data to insights -- our clients are able to solve their most complex, interconnected challenges and achieve decision and operational superiority. 
Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions to transform global security.
Learn more about Rhombus and watch a demonstration of Guardian, our AI Platform here -- https://youtube.com/watch?v=3PxY6su1Q-Q

See the following articles to learn more about what we do:

https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/06/19/ai-artificial-intelligence-national-security-foreign-policy-threats-prediction/

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/air-force/2023/12/new-decision-advantage-tool-will-change-how-air-force-makes-investment-decisions/

https://apnews.com/article/us-intelligence-services-ai-models-9471e8c5703306eb29f6c971b6923187

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Business Operations to lead our operations team. You will play a pivotal role in determining our operations growth strategy and leading a growing team to execute that strategy. 

This role requires US Citizenship or US Permanent Residence. 

Responsibilities 

  • Lead and Scale Operations: Plan, budget, and efficiently scale the company’s operations across human resources, recruiting, facilities, office administration, and security teams.
  • Drive Cross-functional Efficiency: Optimize operational processes across departments to ensure smooth and secure operations, with a focus on supporting the company's rapid growth and security requirements.
  • Build High-Performing Teams: Oversee recruitment and development of world-class teams, fostering a culture of leadership, accountability, and collaboration across all teams.
  • Scale Office and Facility Management: Manage and optimize physical office spaces to accommodate growth, including overseeing facility expansion and operationalization and sustainment of secure facilities, ensuring the physical security of offices and adherence to industry security standards.
  • Ensure Compliance and Security: Lead initiatives to meet security requirements and compliance with defense-related regulations, working closely with legal, HR, and security teams to ensure a safe, compliant work environment in line with government standards and client expectations.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Implement and enhance tools for tracking operational metrics across HR, recruiting, and facilities to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement of operations.
  • Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with the executive team to align operational strategy with the company’s growth goals and product development, ensuring the operational backbone supports both employee and customer growth.

Qualifications 

  • 10+ years of experience in business operations, ideally within the defense or technology industries.
  • Proven track record of scaling operations within a fast-growing start-up, including managing multi-location facilities and growing employee headcount rapidly.
  • Strong understanding of defense-related security requirements and regulations, with experience in creating a compliant and secure operational environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to build and lead diverse, cross-functional teams, and create alignment across departments.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to maintain productive relationships with internal teams, senior leadership, and external partners or regulatory bodies.
  • Experience in driving operational efficiency and using data to inform process improvements and scalability.

Salary 

  • This position has a salary range of $150,000 to $190,000.  Final salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits 

  • Full medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents 
  • 401k matching program 
  • PTO and Holidays 
  • Bonus and other incentive programs
  • Access to mental health program
  • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care, Dependent and Commuter

About Rhombus 

Rhombus Power Inc. (Rhombus) is a startup located in the heart of Silicon Valley at Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto.  We use cutting-edge cross-disciplinary approaches to solve pressing Big Data and Sensing problems in security, energy, and healthcare. Our advisory board includes two Nobel Laureates and a Draper Prize winner. 

Rhombus compensates, motivates, and develops employees, who are trusted, empowered, and involved. Employees have clear roles and expectations – and their roles are flexible enough to move at the speed of innovation in order to meet and exceed client expectations. We have a unique culture of global purpose, rooted in the innovation and progress of Silicon Valley. 

Rhombus knows that diversity is a condition for success. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 

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The Company
Mountain View, CA
50 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We use cutting edge cross-disciplinary approaches
to solve pressing problems. Guardian is our AI SaaS platform that addresses Big Data and Sensing Problems in Security, Energy & Health Care.

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