Senior Business Operations Analyst

The role

The Senior Business Operations Analyst will own day-to-day business operations in support of the Washington presence. This person will drive evaluation and execution of U.S. government and Foreign Military Sales opportunities.

What you will do

• Own and improve operational processes that support business development, opportunity tracking, and deal execution in the DC office
• Track and manage operational workflows, action items, and reporting for government and commercial opportunities
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs to keep opportunity evaluation and execution moving
• Build scalable operational infrastructure that can support growth in USG and FMS work
• Support evaluation of domestic U.S. government and FMS opportunities
• Assist with preparation of materials, briefing packages, and coordination for government customer engagements
• Track status of active and prospective USG and FMS efforts and surface risks, blockers, and next steps
• Support sales and strategy teams with operational execution of opportunity pipelines
• Act as a DC point of contact for operational coordination with HQ functions
• Help coordinate visiting leadership and technical teams for government and customer meetings

Required qualifications

• Experience in business operations, government sales support, opportunity evaluation, or a related role in defense, aerospace, or national security
• Comfort working with U.S. government customers, requirements, and sales processes (domestic and/or FMS)
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple workstreams under changing priorities
• Proficiency with standard tools (Microsoft 365, Teams, tracking/CRM-style systems)
• Genuine interest in aerospace, propulsion, hypersonics, and defense acquisition
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, D.C.
• S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain a security clearance preferred

Nice to have

• Prior exposure to Economic Defense, DIU, Commerce, or related government roles focused on technology, investment, or industrial base issues
• Experience supporting FMS, direct commercial sales, or USG opportunity pipelines
• Familiarity with defense acquisition, congressional/Pentagon engagement, or government affairs processes
• Experience building operational processes or tracking systems in a fast-growing environment

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

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

About the company

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion. They design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve urgent and critical national security demands.