or apply directly on Orion Group's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Orion Group's roles stay open a median of 65 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 25% of Orion Group's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Orion Group
- high 12 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
- Hiring momentum
- 17 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Orion Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Orion Group.
About this role
The Operating Associate role is a two-year apprenticeship focused on developing early-career talent into future leaders within Orion. Associates will spend significant time traveling to various operating companies, learning about their operations and contributing to Continuous Improvement initiatives. The program includes structured assessments and training in operational methodologies, business literacy, and leadership skills, preparing associates for future leadership roles.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Orion Group as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree by your start date
- Willingness to be based in Boulder, CO, with travel 50–70% of your working time across the U.S., territories, and Canada in Year 1
- Willingness to relocate within 2–3 years for placement at an Orion Operating Company
- U.S. work authorization
Nice to have
- Exposure to operations, manufacturing, service trades, or other hands-on business environments through internships, family business, or coursework
- Leadership experience in any setting, team sports, student organizations, work, military, community service
- Demonstrated track record of personal initiative outside what was required of you
What you get
- Salary range of $60,000 to $80,000, dependent on background, experience, and location
- Structured two-year program with built-in compensation progression and bonuses for passing assessments
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Full coverage of business travel expenses
Worth weighing
- Heavy travel requirement (50–70% of the time) during the first year
- Relocation expected within 2–3 years for placement at an operating company
- Candidates should be genuinely interested in the work and comfortable with ambiguity
- The role is not a traditional analyst program, focusing instead on hands-on learning and operational problem-solving
Summarised from Orion Group's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Orion Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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