Management Associate

About the role

You will partner directly with department heads to coordinate and execute on the strategic priorities set by senior leadership. This role demands ownership of complex operational workflows and the ability to translate high-level directives into actionable plans. You will act as a hands-on operator and a key liaison, ensuring that critical initiatives maintain momentum across the organization. The position requires rigorous analytical thinking to solve problems related to budgeting, resourcing, and supply chain execution. You will be responsible for managing detailed schedules and meeting preparation to keep leadership fully informed and efficient. Success in this role means driving projects forward and resolving cross-functional issues before they escalate. You will play a central role in identifying bottlenecks and helping to refine internal processes as the company scales rapidly. This is a mission-oriented role designed for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments.

Key facts

What you'll do

Partner directly with department heads to help coordinate and execute leadership priorities across the organization.

Manage complex workflows including scheduling, meeting preparation, and follow-ups to ensure leaders operate effectively and without disruption.

Support cross-functional initiatives by tracking progress, resolving coordination challenges, and ensuring teams stay aligned on shared objectives.

Help leaders work through operational problems spanning budget, staffing, scheduling, procurement, and supply chain coordination in a timely manner.

Prepare materials, analyses, and briefings to support leadership decision-making with clarity and precision.

Identify operational bottlenecks and help improve internal processes to support sustainable growth and efficiency.

Coordinate the execution of priority initiatives to ensure milestones are met and resources are utilized effectively.

Act as a point of coordination for leadership workflows, translating directives into concrete action plans for teams.

Surface potential risks and dependencies early to leadership, allowing for proactive management of critical projects.

Drive follow-through on commitments made by leadership by maintaining strict accountability across stakeholders.

Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures that enhance how the leadership team manages execution.

Provide proactive support during high-intensity periods, ensuring that critical tasks are completed on schedule.

Synthesize information from various departments to create clear summaries that inform strategic discussions.

Assist in the preparation of performance metrics and operational updates for leadership review.

Demonstrate ownership of projects from conception to completion, ensuring that deliverables are accurate and timely.

Requirements

You must possess 2+ years of professional experience in roles requiring strong analytical and operational thinking.

You must demonstrate the ability to manage complex projects, priorities, or workflows with competing demands.

You must have strong organizational and communication skills to interface effectively with multiple stakeholders.

You must be able to operate in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities without losing focus.

You must exhibit a high level of judgment, discretion, and ownership in all responsibilities undertaken.

You must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet critical deadlines.

You must be based in Los Angeles, California, and able to work onsite full-time; hybrid and remote work models are not an option.

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for this role.

You must be comfortable using standard productivity software to manage detailed information and reporting.

You must understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive corporate information.

You must be detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

You must have a proven track record of reliability and follow-through in previous professional settings.

You must be willing to learn and adapt quickly to new processes in a rapidly scaling organization.

You must be committed to the company's mission of restoring national nuclear fuel production capabilities.

Nice to have

Experience coordinating cross-team initiatives that stay moving despite complexity.

A track record of preparing leadership meetings and planning sessions that are consistently productive.

A history of surfacing operational challenges early and resolving them quickly.

Practical notes

This role requires extended work hours and weekend availability during peak operational periods.

The position is based in Los Angeles, California, and requires full-time onsite presence.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.