What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Manager - Site Lead position at The Exploration Company?
Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.
Supports: Two U.S. entities, nationwide remote workforce, and liaison with European parent company
Summary
The Office Manager manages daily operations of the Houston office and provides comprehensive support to remote employees across the U.S. This hands-on role ensures smooth facilities operations, coordinates events and logistics, and supports two separate U.S. entities while maintaining clear and compliant processes, documentation, and financial activities. The role also acts as an operational and administrative liaison with the European parent company.
Key Responsibilities
Required
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
Supports: Two U.S. entities, nationwide remote workforce, and liaison with European parent company
Summary
The Office Manager manages daily operations of the Houston office and provides comprehensive support to remote employees across the U.S. This hands-on role ensures smooth facilities operations, coordinates events and logistics, and supports two separate U.S. entities while maintaining clear and compliant processes, documentation, and financial activities. The role also acts as an operational and administrative liaison with the European parent company.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all Houston office operations, including facilities, workspace readiness, supplies, maintenance, equipment, mail, deliveries, and vendor coordination.
- Serve as primary contact for building management, security, and emergency procedures.
- Support onboarding and offboarding for onsite and remote employees (equipment shipping, access, documentation, scheduling), in collaboration with US IT Administrator and People Team
- Plan and execute onsite and virtual meetings, events, and employee engagement activities.
- Maintain strict separation between the two U.S. entities across all operational processes, purchasing, vendor contracts, billing, communication, and reporting.
- Manage purchasing, invoices, and budget tracking with entity-specific accuracy.
- Provide administrative and operational support to People Operations, Finance, IT, and Leadership as needed.
- Proactively identify and resolve operational, facility, or logistical issues.
Required
- 3–5 years of office management, operations, or facilities experience.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with excellent communication.
- Ability to support and maintain processes for multiple legal entities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and common business tools.
- Onsite daily presence in Houston and willingness to handle a broad range of tasks.
- Experience with government contracting or NASA-related environments.
- Familiarity with the commercial space or aerospace industry.
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
- We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
- We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
- We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.