Facilities Strategic Space Planner

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. At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves. Job Summary 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 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 position audits and maintains the accuracy of building data, personnel location data, hoteling, and parking data. The position manages the requests for space, deployment of space, hoteling implementations, and the coordination of large-scale space moves. This position generates reports on corporate footprint to management and governmental agencies and works with corporate stakeholders to understand requirements and restrictions, as well as develops move scenarios and test fits. This position facilitates monthly review meetings presenting business cases and proposed solutions to Corporate Senior leadership for dispositioning. Work Model This position will be a hybrid work model and offer partially remote with onsite work required in El Segundo, CA. What You’ll Be Doing Responsible for the management of Corporate space portfolio to maximize efficient use of space Conducts periodic floor walks, audits, and maintains the accuracy of all space related data and floorplans Develops reports for internal management, external customers, and Governmental audits Oversees the request process for Corporate space; including site walks with requestors to define requirements and business case; working with relevant stakeholders to understand restrictions; developing viable options to meet requirements Develops and presents business cases and proposed solutions in monthly meetings with senior leadership to determine strategic direction and disposition of requests for space Use of AutoCAD and Bluebeam to conduct space studies and develop test fits Maintains corporate parking data; ensures compliance with local regulatory codes; ensures parking supply meets demands for various parking types Deploys and manages Corporate hoteling process Administers move requests; plans and coordinates large scale personnel moves, creating move scenarios Conducts programming exercises with users to determine current and future space needs Integrates the space needs forecast with the facilities master plan and capital plan Efficiently resolves delays, quality issues and other concerns associated with the space acquisition process Acts as agent of change, leading change management Ability to use Archibus; willingness to train others What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams Experience: Specialist II Level: three or more of relevant corporate space planning experience Specialist III Level: six or more of relevant corporate space planning experience Prior Experience using space planning software Experience with CAD and PDF editing software Strong attention to detail and customer service focus Effective interpersonal skills; effective at coordinating work with all levels of internal and external stakeholders Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, manage time Ability and willingness to travel on occasion as projects dictate How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Bachelor’s degree from accredited university Fluency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Tableau Working experience with Archibus IWMS software We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Mid - Max) $27.58 - $34.23 - $40.87 Pay Basis: Hourly Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically Lead Change   Engage with Impact   Foster Innovation   Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career Education assistance programs An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. Right Place The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a diverse and inclusive workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges. Right Path Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development. Right Purpose We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it. Return to the Aerospace Careers site. Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.