Office Manager

Location: Austin TX (Hybrid 3 days per week)
Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

About NODA

NODA is a Veteran-owned venture-backed technology company that is transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex mission-critical environments. We are developing next-generation solutions that enable the autonomous orchestration of heterogeneous unmanned systems across air sea land and space with vital applications in the defense intelligence and commercial sectors.

Our Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring NODA runs smoothly as we scale. The Office Manager owns the physical workplace environment vendor relationships and facilities infrastructure that allows our team to focus on building what matters.

Joining NODA means working on meaningful technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomy alongside a team that thrives on innovation rapid iteration and collaboration.

The Role

We are seeking an Office Manager to own NODA AIs physical workplace and ensure the Austin office runs smoothly day to day. You will be responsible for the facilities vendors building relationships and operational infrastructure that keeps the office environment functional well-maintained and ready to support a fast-growing engineering and mission-focused team.

This is not a front-desk or reception role. It is an operational ownership role for someone who takes pride in running a well-functioning workplace builds strong vendor and facilities relationships and partners closely with the Executive Assistant People Operations and IT to keep the environment and the team well supported.

As NODA grows this role will scale with the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day operations and maintenance of NODA AIs Austin office ensuring the environment is clean functional secure and well-stocked at all times

• Serve as the primary point of contact for building management coordinating on maintenance requests building updates access control security systems HVAC and other facilities matters

• Manage all office vendor relationships including cleaning services supplies furniture equipment food and beverage and other facilities-related providers owning contracts invoicing and performance oversight

• Coordinate with IT on office infrastructure including network connectivity hardware installation AV systems conference room technology and building-related IT updates and upgrades

• Manage office access badge systems visitor management and physical security protocols in coordination with IT and the security function

• Own office supply procurement and inventory management maintaining appropriate stock levels across all office areas

• Identify and manage facilities improvement projects including space planning furniture reconfiguration equipment upgrades and office expansions as the team grows

• Partner with the Executive Assistant to plan and execute employee events team celebrations all-hands logistics and culture-building activities taking ownership of logistics and vendor coordination for those programmes

• Support onboarding logistics for new hires including desk setup equipment coordination access provisioning and first-day office readiness in partnership with People Operations and IT

• Manage office-related budgets track expenses process invoices and provide regular reporting on facilities and vendor spend to leadership

• Develop and maintain office policies procedures emergency protocols and vendor documentation to support a well-run and audit-ready workplace

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in office management facilities management or workplace operations ideally in a technology startup defence or high-growth environment

• Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships facilities contracts and building coordination across a professional office environment

• Experience coordinating with IT teams on office infrastructure AV systems network and hardware needs

• Experience partnering with People Operations IT and an EA or leadership team on office-related logistics and employee experience

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects vendors and priorities without losing track of details

• Experience managing budgets processing invoices and tracking facilities-related expenses

• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation with external vendors and with building management

• Proactive and solutions-oriented identifying what needs to happen before being asked and resolving issues independently

• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive business and personnel matters

• Due to the nature of the position U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR regulations along with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a defence technology aerospace government contracting or similarly regulated environment

• Familiarity with physical security systems access control and visitor management protocols in a secure or controlled environment

• Experience supporting employee events all-hands meetings and culture-building programmes in partnership with an EA or People Operations team

• Experience managing office expansions relocations or build-outs in a high-growth company

• Familiarity with facilities management software or workplace operations platforms

Skills & Attributes

• Ownership mindset taking full responsibility for the office environment vendor relationships and operational commitments without needing to be asked

• Detail-oriented maintaining a high standard of organisation cleanliness and operational readiness across all office areas and vendor relationships

• Resourceful problem-solver finding practical solutions quickly when facilities and vendor issues arise

• Trusted partner to the Executive Assistant People Operations and IT coordinating effectively across functions without creating friction

• Strong vendor manager building relationships based on accountability clear expectations and consistent follow-through

• Calm under pressure managing competing priorities and unexpected issues without losing composure or quality

• Mission driven with a genuine interest in and respect for NODA AIs defence mission and the people who serve it

Growth Path at NODA

• Senior Office Manager expand scope across multiple office locations and broader vendor and facilities portfolios as NODA scales

• Head of Workplace and Facilities lead the full workplace and facilities function spanning physical environments vendor management and employee experience as the company grows

Our culture fosters collaboration respect and trust empowering passionate people to do their best work. We offer a competitive salary comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation:

• We offer comprehensive medical dental and visions plans

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals Company match

• Equity grants for new hires

• Unlimited PTO

• 11 Paid holidays

• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in November & December.

• Generous Parental Leave

• Military Leave for annual training or service requirements

• FSA

• DCFSA

• HSA

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Access to One Medical

• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services such as free legal and financial support are available to you as well.

Export Control Compliance

To conform to U.S. government export control regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) 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 otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NODA AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace and to maintaining equitable employment and hiring practices. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and make all employment decisions without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

As a federal contractor NODA AI complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) as amended. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruiting hiring and employment process.

Consistent with applicable federal state and local laws qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with applicable fair chance and ban-the-box laws including the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance where applicable. We actively encourage qualified individuals of all backgrounds including women minorities protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.

NODA AI is committed to fostering an inclusive supportive and accessible work environment for all applicants and employees. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process please dont hesitate to reach out to us at or contact your recruiter so we can provide the support you need.

Required Experience:

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