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
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 is located 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
• Maintains the work location database of all company employees, government workers, and contractors
• Conducts space studies and test fits, as well as headcount reports and/or floor plans in response to various audits, planning scenarios, and other requests.
• 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
• Processes New Hire requests; ensures accurate and timely space allocation with understanding of corporate guidelines and master plan
• Conducts programming exercises with users to determine current and future space needs
• 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 for the Facilities Planning Specialist III include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six or more years of relevant corporate space planning experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams
• 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 necessitate

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Facilities Planning Specialist IV include:

• Ten 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
• Fluency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or Tableau
• Working experience with Archibus IWMS software
• Professional experience administering real estate agreements, including leases, facility usage agreements, and subleases

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)
$33.92 - $62.04
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 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.