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.

Job Summary

Are you a forward-thinking strategist ready to shape the future of a nationwide footprint?

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Strategic Space Planner to optimize and evolve a dynamic two-million-square-foot nationwide portfolio. Spanning classified and unclassified spaces, this critical portfolio includes three main campuses: El Segundo California, Chantilly Virginia, and Colorado Springs Colorado, along with multiple leased facilities across the country.

As part of the Facilities Division, you will deliver quality leadership, agile solutions, and exceptional enterprise integrated services that enable mission success in a rapidly changing space enterprise environment. This role is built for an ambitious professional who excels in data-driven space management and possesses a true growth mindset. While your immediate mission is mastering space planning today, you will have the curiosity and opportunity to delve into real estate planning and portfolio strategy as you grow 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.

This position requires full-time, on-site collaboration at our campus facility in El Segundo, California.

What You’ll Be Doing

·        Manage the corporate space portfolio to champion efficiency and maintain the premier, “Class A” environment our teams need for mission success.

·        Oversee the space request process by conducting site walks and creating “test fits” to help teams visualize how they can best utilize their footprint.

·        Conduct routine audits and maintain accurate space-related data, floorplans, building maps, hoteling records, and headcount reports.

·        Generate crucial footprint and space reports for internal management, external customers, and vital government agency audits.

·        Maintain corporate parking data to ensure compliance with local regulatory codes while aligning parking supply with the demands of various parking types.

·        Partner directly with users on programming exercises to determine current and future space needs, providing innovative mid- and long-term re-stack options.

·        Build compelling business cases and present creative solutions during monthly senior leadership reviews to determine strategic direction and space allocation.

·        Plan, create scenarios for, and coordinate large-scale personnel moves with a sharp focus on minimizing disruption and maximizing the employee experience.

·        Proactively resolve delays, quality issues, and obstacles associated with the space acquisition process.

·        Act as a vibrant agent of change, helping departments enthusiastically navigate new ways of working flexible space configurations.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Facilities Planning Specialist III:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Six or more years of relevant corporate space planning experience
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Teams, SharePoint)
• Prior hands-on experience with space planning software, CAD, and PDF editing tools
• Proven ability to use Archibus and a willingness to train and empower others on the platform

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you bring one or more of these to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Advanced, expert-level skills in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Tableau, or Archibus IWMS
• Demonstrated experience in real estate agreement administration, including leases and usage agreements

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 - Max)

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 various 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 employer. 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 [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.