Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
This is a CIO Office role, reporting to the Corporate Technology (CorpTech) Software Spend Manager. You will be responsible for driving the day-to-day operational management of Anduril’s enterprise software spend. You will ensure we have the right tools to support rapid growth while improving visibility, accountability, and efficiency across our software portfolio. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of CorpTech, Finance, Procurement, and senior business stakeholders to drive software optimization initiatives, support cost allocation processes, improve vendor governance, and bring structure to complex, fast-moving operational problems. This role requires strong analytical horsepower, sound business judgment, and the ability to turn incomplete or messy data into actionable recommendations. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, enjoys owning cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, and has a track record of building credibility and stacking wins through rigorous analysis and operational execution.
WHAT YOU'LL DOOperational Execution- Drive cross-functional initiatives that improve the efficiency, governance, and business value of CorpTech’s software spend
- Own the operating processes for software cost allocation, chargebacks, and spend visibility across business lines and divisions
- Support and lead commercial workstreams with key software vendors, including renewals, negotiations, performance tracking, and issue resolution
- Learn & own the systems, data quality, and reporting workflows that underpin software spend management and optimization, (e.g., Oomnitza and related tooling)
- Help manage the intake, evaluation, and escalation of new software requests, renewals, and portfolio-related decisions
- Build operating mechanisms to track vendor performance, surface risks, and resolve issues with internal stakeholders and external partners
- Evaluate evolving business needs through utilization analysis, stakeholder partnership, and structured problem solving to inform software portfolio decisions
- Perform deep-dive analyses on major vendors, spending patterns, and usage trends to support optimization decisions and develop business cases for action
- Define, track, and report on key operating metrics (e.g., spend per HC, utilization, cost avoidance, savings pipeline)
- Lead regular portfolio reviews to identify rationalization opportunities, spending risks, and process improvement opportunities
- Produce clear executive reporting and business review materials that translate complex data into decisions, tradeoffs, and action plans
- 3+ years of experience in business operations, strategy & operations, finance, procurement, vendor management, or related analytical/operational roles
- Experience operating in environments with significant recurring spend, complex vendor landscapes, or portfolio-level cost management responsibility
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including experience with cost modeling, variance analysis, and allocation or chargeback methodologies
- Experience driving cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions
- Experience supporting or leading vendor renewals, negotiations, or commercial workstreams
- Comfort working in systems and data tools to improve process quality, reporting, and operational decision-making
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop clear recommendations, and drive execution with limited oversight
- Experience in hyper-growth or other fast-paced operating environments
- Familiarity with enterprise software vendors, licensing constructs, and software spend optimization approaches
- Experience working across IT, Finance, Procurement, and business stakeholders
- Exposure to workflow automation, systems implementation, or operational process design
- Familiarity with technical and engineering-heavy environments
- Defense/aerospace exposure, including experience operating in regulated environments, is a plus
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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