Full-Time

Operations Analytics Manager

Updated on 9/11/2026

Forterra

Forterra

501-1,000 employees

Autonomous driving system for retrofitted vehicles

Compensation Overview

$120k - $160k/yr

+ Equity

Clarksburg, MD, USA

In Person

Up to 10% travel required.

Bachelor's

Category
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
LLM
NetSuite
Python
ERP
Data Science
SQL
Machine Learning
ETL
SAP Products
Salesforce
Data Governance
Snowflake

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Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in data science, analytics engineering, or operations or revenue analytics.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience using cloud data platforms such as Snowflake or equivalent.
  • Hands-on experience building forecasting models and data pipelines in a production environment.
  • Ability to translate complex model outputs into clear narratives for non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, or Operations.
  • A bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field.
Responsibilities
  • Design and build the operational data warehouse by integrating data from NetSuite, Salesforce, and other business systems into a unified analytics layer.
  • Build and own ETL pipelines, data quality, and data governance in partnership with Business Systems on architecture and system integrations.
  • Build and own statistical and machine-learning-driven demand forecasting models that support the monthly sales and operations planning cycle and inform capacity, procurement, and production planning.
  • Partner with Sales, Finance, and Operations leadership to align forecast inputs and provide visibility into demand signals and supply constraints.
  • Build the Operations reporting suite, including automated dashboards and KPI tracking for executive visibility.
  • Design and maintain analytical models for inventory optimization, lead-time analysis, supplier performance tracking, and capacity utilization.
  • Build predictive models to anticipate supply disruptions, demand variability, and cost escalation.
  • Own the data pipeline and reporting layer for costed bills of materials, providing visibility into material costs, labor, and overhead across product lines.
  • Develop scenario models to evaluate the cost impact of design changes, sourcing decisions, and volume shifts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with supply chain analytics, sales and operations planning, costed bills of materials, or manufacturing and operations environments.
  • Familiarity with ERP or WMS data models, including NetSuite, SAP, or similar systems.
  • Generative AI or large language model integration experience applied to operational or analytical workflows.

Forterra provides autonomous vehicle technology for defense and industrial sectors. Its AutoDrive® installs as a retrofit kit that adds sensors, computing, and software to existing ground vehicles, enabling unmanned operation in challenging environments. It differentiates itself by upgrading current fleets rather than buying new vehicles and by serving both military and industrial markets. The goal is to deploy and scale AutoDrive® across applications to improve efficiency and safety, backed by its Series B funding.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$634M

Headquarters

Clarksburg, Maryland

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 ROGUE-Fires Block 2 awarded Forterra and Oshkosh $92 million.
  • Ukraine deployment logged 1,100 missions and 88 casualty evacuations by August 2026.
  • April 2026 MESA launch targets Army last-tactical-mile CASEVAC and logistics demand.

What critics are saying

  • Ukraine operators still teleoperate Lancers; July 2026 autonomy cannot track threats independently.
  • Forterra depends on Pentagon programs; losing ROGUE-Fires or Sandhills crushes revenue.
  • A lethal battlefield failure could halt procurement and destroy Forterra's autonomy credibility.

What makes Forterra unique

  • Forterra fielded 105 Lancer vehicles in Ukraine by July 2026.
  • MESA uses Polaris OEM integration, avoiding aftermarket chassis modifications.
  • goTenna acquisition added resilient mesh networking for contested, disconnected environments.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
TechCrunch
Jul 7th, 2026
US autonomous ground vehicles see combat in Ukraine after 9-month deployment

Forterra has deployed over 100 autonomous ATVs in Ukraine for the past nine months, marking what the company believes is the largest deployment of autonomous ground vehicles in combat by a US defence tech company. The gas-powered Lancer vehicles, based on Polaris ATVs, can carry 750 kilograms of cargo and have driven more than 2,500 miles across 1,100 missions, completing 52 casualty evacuations. Ukrainian forces primarily teleoperate the vehicles rather than using full autonomy, as the technology cannot yet identify and respond to enemy threats independently. Forterra, which has raised over $500 million from investors including XYZ Venture Capital and Moore Strategic Partners, is working to combine traditional autonomous vehicle algorithms with generative AI. Ukrainian soldiers have requested cheaper versions to account for battlefield attrition whilst maintaining deployment flexibility.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 28th, 2026
Forterra unveils MESA autonomous vehicle for last-mile battlefield operations

Forterra has unveiled MESA, a modular autonomous vehicle platform designed for last-tactical-mile operations. Built on a factory-modified Polaris Ranger XD 1500, the vehicle integrates Forterra's AutoDrive® and Vektor mission modules to deliver mobility, computing, communications and sensing capabilities. The MESA platform features a flat deck design with 2,000 pounds of payload capacity, enabling rapid reconfiguration for mission-specific requirements. The system provides autonomous navigation in GPS-denied environments whilst maintaining secure connectivity across distributed forces. Forterra's autonomy technology has been proven in real-world operations including the USMC ROGUE Fires programme and various SOCOM initiatives. The vehicle is manufactured directly with Polaris, with modifications executed alongside the original equipment manufacturer to ensure platform integration without aftermarket chassis changes.

Bloomberg Law
Nov 12th, 2025
Forterra Raises $238M, Hits $1B Valuation

Forterra, a startup specializing in autonomous military vehicle technology, has raised $238 million in a new funding round, boosting its valuation to over $1 billion. The funding, which includes $50 million in debt, was led by Moore Strategic Ventures. The investment will accelerate the production of Forterra's versatile military vehicles, capable of operating individually or in swarms for tasks like surveillance and transporting missiles and AI-supporting hardware.

Bloomberg
Nov 12th, 2025
Autonomous Military Vehicle Startup Notches Over $1 Billion Valuation in New Deal

Moore Strategic Ventures, Franklin Templeton and others have invested $238 million in Forterra.

Citybiz
Oct 9th, 2025
Forterra Acquires goTenna Networking Solutions

Forterra, a leader in autonomous mission systems, has announced its acquisition of goTenna, a pioneer in tactical mesh networking solutions.