Facility/Space Planner (SECRET Clearance Required)

Akima, LLC•Quantico Base, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility/Space Planner shall coordinate, plan, develop, implement and maintain the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)-wide Strategic Facility Master Plan. Responsibilities include development, coordination and socialization of facility space strategy in concert with the DCSA Strategic Plan. Facility/Space Planner analyzes organizational space needs, limitations, and cost of leveraging space. Determines suitability for occupancy. Researches long-term facility space needs and ensures that plans for space meet organizational needs. Considers size, lighting, and condition of space. Plans and implements for a space layout. Participates in space renovation and redesign. Manages records related to space allocation, standards, and improvements. The Facility/Space Planner may use AutoCad and ArcGIS software to create drawings, blueprints, plans, and other design documents for a wide variety of uses.

Requirements

US Citizen
Hold active Secret clearance.
Degree in facilities or planning related fields.
Eight (8) years of experience.
Willing to travel 25%.
Proficient using AutoCad.
Ability to execute work which may require sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ArcGIS software.

Responsibilities

Offers professional services on assigned projects concerning design, construction, development or installation of buildings and facilities.
Manages agency wide space planning and management efforts to maximize space utilization and satisfy agency requirements.
Conducts basic facility requirements asset evaluations, master planning, and economic analysis.
Requests, receives, and processes datasets and translate information onto geospatial platforms that can be used for enterprise/agency wide analysis, queries, and decision making. The Planner provides directorate specific and cross-functional analytical capabilities.
Works to develop plans and objectives; coordinate, lead, and attend meetings with other DCSA support activities; presents findings and recommendations on impact of proposed requirements to the Agency.
Responsible for developing and maintaining space utilization metrics and data calls to support DoD facility audit readiness.
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates planned and proposed agency facility requirements, special requirements, and other functions to determine short- and long-range resource and logistic support requirements.
Evaluates and recommends a variety of options in support of agency initiatives to either consolidate space, acquire new space, or construct new buildings.
Oversees redesign planning coordination projects.
Works with customer/management to review design changes, equipment specifications and substitutions.
Contributes to the development and design of feasibility studies for leadership decision making.
Manages multiple projects with multiple deadlines while delivering high-quality plans.
Develops and maintains orderly and complete CAD files as required for projects.
Provide remote support for designing and outlining plans for spacial layouts (troubleshooting, answering questions, dealing with escalations, etc.).
Works on projects with minimal oversight.
Assists in design and construction providing guidance on office and facility expansions.
Plans project requirements by developing drawings and details which include new planograms and space plans.