Manage the corporate space portfolio to maximize efficiency and ensure the "Class A" environment the teams need for mission success.
Actively seek opportunities to learn the complexities of real estate planning, helping to bridge the gap between daily space needs and long-term property strategy.
Conduct routine audits and maintain the accuracy of space-related data, floorplans, and headcount reports to provide a "single source of truth" for the corporation
Develop reports for internal management, external customers, and Governmental audits.
Maintain corporate parking data; ensure compliance with local regulatory codes, ensure parking supply meets demands for various parking types.
Oversee the request process, conducting site walks and "test fits" to visualize how teams can best utilize their footprints in response to various audits, planning scenarios, and other requests.
Conduct programing exercises with users to determine current and future space needs.
Develop business cases and present creative solutions in monthly meetings with senior leadership to determine strategic direction and disposition of requests for space.
Plan and coordinate personnel moves and create move scenarios with a focus on minimizing disruption and maximizing employee experience.
Resolve delays, quality issues, and other concerns associated with the space acquisition process.
Act as an agent of change, helping departments navigate new ways of working and flexible space configurations.
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the Facilities Planning Specialist II:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Three or more years of relevant corporate space planning experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
Ability to use Archibus and willingness to train others
Prior experience with space planning software, CAD, and PDF editing tools.
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Facilities Planning Specialist III include :
Six or more years of relevant corporate space planning experience.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
Bachelor's degree in related field
Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Tableau, or Archibus IWMS.
Proactive interest in learning real estate agreement administration, including leases and usage agreements
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Pay Basis: Hourly
Leadership Competencies
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Benefits
Vision insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
The Facilities Division of The Aerospace Corporation is dedicated to providing quality leadership, agile solutions, and exceptional enterprise integrated services that enables achieving mission success in the rapidly changing space enterprise environment.
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Strategic Space Planner to support a dynamic two-million square foot nationwide portfolio comprised of both classified and unclassified space. These properties are located across three main campuses including El Segundo (California), Chantilly (Virginia), and Colorado Springs (Colorado), as well as multiple leased facilities across the country. This role is designed for a forward-thinking professional who excels in data-driven space management and is eager to evolve. While the core of this position is optimizing the physical workspace, the ideal candidate possesses a growth mindset-someone ready to master space planning today with the curiosity to delve into real estate planning and portfolio strategy while growing with the company. This position maintains the accuracy of building, personnel, hoteling, and parking data while managing space requests, and large-scale moves. Key responsibilities include generating footprint reports for management and government agencies, developing move scenarios and test fits, and facilitating monthly senior leadership reviews to present strategic business cases and solutions.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our campus facility in El Segundo, California.
Aero · El Segundo, CA