Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
Partner with leaders across Finance, Legal, Business Development and Mission Readiness to build high-performing, engaged teams. This is a strategic partnership role – not a generalist position – suited for a People professional with 5-7 years of experience who can build credibility fast, manage competing priorities across multiple lean functions, and operate with autonomy in a high-growth environment being built from the ground up. Reports to the Manager, People Business Partners.
RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Partnership Serve as the dedicated PBP for corporate function leaders, providing counsel on org design, talent planning, leadership development, and workforce strategy. Build trusted relationships through proactive consultation and a genuine understanding of the challenges unique to enabling functions — compliance rigor alongside speed, lean teams scaling fast, and non-technical career paths without established ladders.
Talent & Performance Guide managers on performance management, succession planning, and career development. Focus particularly on building professional development pathways for non-technical roles. Drive execution of people programs — performance cycles, talent reviews, engagement initiatives — and feed insights back into program design.
Employee Relations Own low-to-moderate complexity ER cases independently. Conduct investigations, advise managers, and ensure consistent, values-aligned resolution. Escalate high-stakes or legally sensitive matters to the Manager, PBP.
Compensation & People Data Partner with the Compensation Manager on comp cycles for corporate teams, including market benchmarking and data analysis for professional roles. Analyze engagement, attrition, and performance data across your client groups to surface patterns, flag risks early, and contribute cross-functional themes to quarterly exec readouts.
Organizational Capability Partner with Manager, PBP to assess capability gaps, prioritize learning needs across lean teams, and identify cross-functional development opportunities. Support change initiatives — restructures, workforce planning, scaling efforts — ensuring alignment with business goals and a positive employee experience throughout.
Culture Model and embed True Anomaly's values — Be The Offset, What Would It Take, It's The People — through coaching, everyday practices, and intentional focus on teams that are often distributed or operating independently.
QUALIFICATIONS- 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with 3–4+ years in a Business Partner or strategic HR role
- Experience supporting corporate functions (Finance, Legal, Ops, Business Development) or professional services
- Strong foundation in performance management, talent planning, ER, and compensation support
- Able to build credibility quickly with operationally focused leaders skeptical of HR's value
- Comfortable operating independently day-to-day while partnering with Manager, PBP on complex decisions
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities across multiple small teams
- Bachelor's degree required; SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred
- Aerospace, defense, or high-growth tech experience a plus
- Base Salary: $ 90,000 – 130,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
- Work Location: hybrid (3 days) this role will be based out of our GravityWorks factory in Long Beach, CA
- Travel: Occasional travel to Colorado Springs and Centennial (Denver), CO
- Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. [#LI-Hybrid]
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of progressive HR experience
- 3-4+ years in a Business Partner or strategic HR role
- Experience supporting corporate functions
- Strong foundation in performance management and talent planning
- Bachelor's degree
- SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred
True Anomaly Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Employer-paid healthcare is described as fully covered with no employee premiums, reducing paycheck deductions. Dental and vision coverage alongside HSA/HRA/FSA options further help manage out-of-pocket medical costs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized as generous, including a substantial PTO allotment plus U.S. holidays. Flexible time-off policies and hybrid scheduling further support recharge and flexibility.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous, and a dedicated mother’s room is provided. These provisions indicate tangible support for growing families.
True Anomaly Insights
What We Do
Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now, it's crowded, contested, and confrontational. We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members, True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms, mission software engineered for unmatched command and control, and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects. True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial, CO, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, CO, Long Beach, CA, and Washington, D.C. We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly, from any technical industry or background, to bring unique talents, perspective, and solutions. If you embrace complexity, lead instead of follow, showcase integrity over ego, take ownership for outcomes, and measure success by impact, we want to hear from you.
Why Work With Us
True Anomaly exists to enable a secure, stable, and sustainable space environment for the US, its allies, and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense, we’d love to hear from you.
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True Anomaly Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are a hybrid office culture. Our employees work from offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. We recognize the importance of in-office collaboration, but also the value of a flexible work and location requirements
