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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

This role serves as a strategic advisor and operational extension of the Senior Director of the multi-mission operations in Florida. The position combines business operations management with hands-on operational leadership, requiring both strategic vision and tactical execution across headcount tracking, business analytics, and rocket park work center operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Advisory & Business Operations

• Serve as trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to the leadership team of the Florida Multi Mission Fabrication shops.

• Synthesize data and create executive briefings to support strategic decision-making

• Manage headcount tracking, budget allocation, and business analytics for the entire organization

• Drive special projects and cross-functional initiatives

• Identify operational inefficiencies and develop solutions to improve organizational effectiveness

• Create and maintain program management artifacts to track progress against key objectives

• Prepare materials for executive reviews, Board meetings, and high-visibility presentations

Communications & Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate effective communication between the Senior Director and all stakeholders, including senior leadership

• Coordinate Operations internal communications (announcements, updates, all-hands presentations)

• Represent the Senior Director in meetings where appropriate and follow up on action items

• Coordinate with the broader program teams and customers to ensure operations activities align with program milestones

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

• 8+ years of progressive experience in aerospace, rocket operations, or related industries

• 5+ years of experience in project/program management, operations, or strategic roles

• Proven track record of effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

• Strong analytical abilities and data-driven decision-making experience

• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and data presentation

• Ability to balance technical, business, and organizational influences

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Master's degree in relevant field

• Previous experience in a Chief of Staff role supporting senior leadership

• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience

• Certified as a Six Sigma Blackbelt in Lean Operations

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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