Office Planning Manager 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Office Planning Manager to join the team in Chandler, Arizona. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommuting. The role plans office-space utilization to support organizational efficiency within available facilities and funding, coordinates and allocates office space across locations, and develops long-range plans for future space needs. It also establishes and ensures compliance with approved standards and policies for office space and furnishings, and may liaise with rented-space owners regarding alterations, leasehold improvements, occupancy, and lease terms. The position conducts space planning and analysis for the regional Facilities Team, including Division Staff and Programs; develops space metrics, charts, and briefings; manages seating and space requests; and works with program counterparts to collect staffing demands and allocate space across regional sites. It also supports projects such as phased relocations, facility reconfigurations, and furniture planning. The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. Travel is up to 25%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience; alternatively, 6 years with a master’s degree, 4 years with a Ph.D., or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- Experience in space planning, space allocation, and facility design, including ArchiBus and CAD.
- Previous project leadership experience.
- Applied knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Visio.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Archibus and NGCampus.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Exceptional analytical, strategic, and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience developing and presenting executive briefings.
Responsibilities
- Plan office-space utilization for organizational efficiency, considering available facilities and funding.
- Coordinate and allocate office space across all locations and develop long-range plans for future office-space needs.
- Formulate and recommend standards and policies for office space and furnishings, and ensure compliance with approved standards and policies.
- As needed, liaise with owners of rented office space regarding alterations, leasehold improvements, occupancy, and lease terms.
- Conduct high-level space-utilization planning for the Region Facilities Team, including Division Staff and Programs.
- Develop and analyze space metrics and prepare charts and briefings to visualize the Division’s overall space utilization.
- Facilitate seating arrangements for employees and interns, manage and resolve space requests, and meet with requestors to discuss, analyze, and document space requirements and layouts.
- Work with program counterparts to collect current staffing demands and assign space across regional sites, including planning for future expansion.
- Assist with Division projects, including phased relocations, facility reconfigurations, and furniture planning.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
