Business Operations Associate

Number of employees

40

San Diego, United States

Posted on: 2026-07-27

Category: transportation

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

NATILUS is a small and growing team of extremely passionate engineers working on re-thinking the next generation of freight aircraft.

We are builders and designers who have worked on 25+ aircraft programs in general aviation, commercial and military aviation. 
 
We believe that reducing the cost of air freight by 60% will bring fresher produce into our stores, enable cross-border e-commerce to flourish and enable low infrastructure regions to develop.  

To make that happen, we need a new type of vehicle and a different way of thinking.   

Natilus is seeking a highly organized, proactive Business Operations Associate to support day-to-day business operations and help keep cross-functional initiatives moving forward. This role will work closely with company leadership and department heads, providing operational, administrative, marketing, and business development support across the organization.

The ideal candidate is resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities can shift quickly. This person will take ownership of coordination and administrative processes, anticipate needs, and help ensure teams have the information, materials, and support needed to execute effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain the company CRM, including business development activity, opportunities, contacts, and follow-up.
  •  Support the development of proposals, presentations, pitch decks, and other business and marketing materials.
  • Coordinate meetings, conferences, tradeshows, and other company events, including logistics and materials.
  • Provide operational and administrative support across Finance, supplier and vendor management, contracts, and general business operations.
  • Maintain organized business records, contracts, documentation, and shared resources.
  • Provide cross-functional support to department heads and assist with projects and priorities as business needs arise

Requirements

 

  • 4+ years of experience in business operations, project coordination, executive/administrative support, marketing coordination, or a related role. Startup experience preferred
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Familiar with government contract support
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
  • Experience working with CRM systems and maintaining accurate business data.
  • Ability to create and format polished presentations and business materials.
  • Comfortable working across multiple departments and interacting with employees at all levels of an organization.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and limited direction.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with government contracting processes, documentation, and compliance requirements
  • Experience working in a startup

Core Behaviors:

  • Build trust through ownership, transparency, and follow-through
  • Communicates clearly, directly, and respectfully across teams
  • Lead by example and model expected behaviors
  • Ability to give and receive direct, constructive feedback
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with evolving priorities

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel and on-site work at the local hangar may be required

Compensation:

The expected salary range for this position is $31.25 – 38.56 an hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and business needs.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medica, Dental, Vision)
Retirement Plan – 401k
Unlimited PTO
Onsite Gym Access

Natilus Inc. hires solely based on qualifications, merit and competence. Natilus Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Natilus Inc. does not hire on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Please note: Recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase

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