Senior Strategic Operations Analyst

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. Position Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Senior Strategic Operations Analyst to join our Strategic Planning & Operations team. This role partners closely with Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Corporate IT and business leaders to identify opportunities that improve organizational performance, optimize costs, and support long-term growth initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with analytical expertise to evaluate operational performance, develop strategic recommendations, and drive cross-functional initiatives. This individual will play a key role in supporting operational excellence, resource optimization, data-driven decision-making, and strategic planning efforts across the organization. Key Responsibilities Analyze business operations, manufacturing production process, various cost structures, and performance data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, cost optimization, and operational effectiveness. Develop financial and operational models that connect business performance metrics to organizational objectives. Evaluate processes, workflows, and operational activities to identify performance gaps and recommend improvement opportunities. Partner with business leaders to develop, implement, and track operational improvement initiatives. Lead or support cross-functional projects focused on productivity improvements, resource utilization, process optimization, and business performance enhancement. Analyze key operational metrics and performance indicators to deliver actionable insights and recommendations. Conduct root cause analyses to identify drivers of operational challenges and develop solutions to improve outcomes. Support forecasting, capacity planning, workforce planning, and resource allocation efforts across the organization. Assist in evaluating investment opportunities, technology initiatives, and process improvement projects through financial and operational analysis. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, IT and Manufacturing Operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance organizational effectiveness. Support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning activities. Prepare executive-level reports, presentations, dashboards, and recommendations to support business decision-making. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives to ensure targeted results are achieved. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and provide recommendations that support organizational goals. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, operations management, supply chain management, data analytics, engineering, mathematics, statistics or a related field. MBA or relevant professional certifications preferred. Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic operations, manufacturing operations and strategy, management consulting, operational excellence, supply chain analytics, corporate strategy, or related analytical roles. Experience supporting cross-functional business initiatives and performance improvement efforts. Proven experience leveraging data and analytics to drive business decisions and organizational outcomes. Experience supporting complex manufacturing or industrial operations preferred. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting operations within advanced manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, indust…