Senior Program Coordinator, Mission Operations

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.Job Summary:Saronic is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator within the Mission Operations team to own both the financial and material picture behind our autonomous maritime systems deployments. You will track budgets, burn rate, and deployment costs while ensuring the parts, equipment, and personnel each deployment requires are forecasted, sourced, staged, and moved on schedule. You will work daily with Supply Chain, Program Management, Logistics, and Finance translating field activity into clear financial insight and translating deployment plans into a demand signal the supply chain can act on.Responsibilities:Budget, Burn Rate & Cost ForecastingMaintain day-to-day tracking of Mission Operations budgets, burn rate, and operational costs tied to deployments and field activityMonitor travel and expense usage against budget and flag variances as they emergeBuild and maintain cost forecasts for upcoming demonstrations and deployments to support the gate review processPartner with Finance and Programs on budget development, contract deliverable tracking, and invoice alignmentSupply Chain & Field CoordinationServe as the primary coordination point between Supply Chain, Program Management, Logistics, and Mission Operations field teams for all deployment material and equipment requirementsTranslate deployment, demonstration, and test schedules into material requirements, order timelines, and required delivery dates, giving Supply Chain a demand signal early enough to act onPartner with Program Management to ensure SOW deliverables and customer commitments are correctly reflected in equipment, spares, and field support plansAct as the field’s advocate internally. Collect requirements and issues from deployed teams and drive them to resolution with the responsible functionParts, Spares & ProcurementOwn and improve the spares allocation model across platforms and sites, ensuring the right parts are forecasted, stocked, and positioned to meet deployment and test demandExecute procurement of components, consumables, and operational materials within established approval workflows and approved budget thresholdsTrack procurement and spares-related spend against budget, maintaining visibility into commitments and lead timesTrack software, tooling, and service subscription costs across Mission Operations, flagging underutilized or duplicate spend for reviewDeployment, Rotation & Logistics PlanningMaintain the deployment calendar and readiness picture, showing what is committed, what is staged, and what is at risk for each upcoming deploymentPlan travel and on-site logistics for deployment teams against approved budget parametersReporting, Process & SystemsPrepare recurring financial and readiness reports and dashboards for senior leadership, highlighting risks, variances, and trendsBuild and maintain tools and dashboards that give the team ongoing visibility into spend, material status, and resource usageRole Requirements:5–7 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or business operations, ideally in a fast-paced or mission-driven environmentDemonstrated experience with budget tracking, variance analysis, and cost forecastingStrong Excel/spreadsheet modeling skills; comfort working with large or imperfect data setsExcellent attention to detail and organizational discipline, with the ability to run concurrent deployments and financial cyclesStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and keep field teams, program managers, and suppliers aligned on the same planComfort influencing and driving outcomes across teams without direct authority, and making sequencing decisions with incomplete informationWillingness to travel up to 10–15% in support of field operations and customer engagementsActive U.S. security clearance is required in advance of hire. TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility is preferred, but not required in advance of hire. Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, supply chain, operations, or a related field; advanced degree a plusHands-on experience with inventory, spares planning, procurement execution, or field support logisticsWorking knowledge of ERP or inventory management systemsPrior experience supporting DoD programs or operating in a defense contracting environmentMilitary experience, particularly in a logistics, maintenance, or operations roleFamiliarity with contract milestone tracking, operational readiness cycles, field testing, and sustainment planningProficiency with business intelligence or dashboarding toolsNetSuite experiencePhysical DemandsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Up to 10–15% travel in support of field operations and customer engagements. Occasional exposure to warehouse, shipyard, and waterfront environments during site visits, including changing weather conditions. Lifting and carrying items up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., equipment cases, spares, packages). BenefitsMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of servicesSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependentsDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision careSaronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependentsTime Off: Generous PTO and HolidaysParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parentsCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonusesRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company matchStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s successLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coveragePet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helplineAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the officeSaronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California EmployeesIf this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.