Strategic Connectivity Lead

Strategic Connectivity Lead

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.The Strategic Connectivity team at Starlink aims to maximize the positive impact of Starlink's high-speed broadband. We focus on connecting underserved communities through Anchor Institutions (schools, hospitals, community centers) and by identifying and removing barriers to internet access globally. Team members are expected to gather and analyze data, provide recommendations, gain buy-in, and lead cross-functional teams through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Understand and drive core metrics of the Strategic Connectivity to ensure we are meeting team and company objectives
• Create and maintain reporting dashboards and visualizations (e.g., using JIRA, Power BI, etc) to track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Effectively navigate internal tooling (support agent, meta base, type form, etc) to support project execution and process improvement
• Deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders, translating technical findings into clear, business-oriented recommendations that influence decision-making
• Support ad-hoc research projects, such as regional market assessments or emerging trends in broadband adoption, blending qualitative insights with quantitative rigor
• Identify initiatives for improvement of Starlink's business outlook, including developing, tracking, and executing business initiatives with Starlink's leadership
• Collaborate and partner with cross functional teams to build a strong network across these departments and with external resources to ensure compliance
• Support team members in executing projects globally as needed including the preparation of applications/information submittals and coordination of necessary internal inputs and reviews

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, business, economics, or finance
• 1+ years of experience in business operations, project management, or strategic planning
• 1+ year of experience with analytical skills (e.g. Microsoft Office applications, Excel modeling, etc.)
• Experience using various programming languages (e.g SQL, Python, Javascript, R, HTML, XML, CSS, Ruby)

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 1+ year experience based abroad or working with operations outside of the United States
• Demonstrated success working in an environment with competing priorities and aggressive schedules
• Demonstrated strong business judgement, analyzing and weighing risks, making sound recommendations to leaders and teammates with incomplete information
• Experience leading complex operational and strategic initiatives
• Proven ability to independently manage complex projects and develop effective strategies in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly with senior business leaders
• Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish, French, or Arabic

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel to customer sites, other SpaceX locations, and events as needed
• Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.Key skills/competency

• Strategic Planning
• Business Operations
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Data Visualization
• Market Assessment
• Business Development
• Global Connectivity