Principal Facilities Planner (Level 3)

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

6d•$94,200 - $141,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Western Region Space Sector is seeking a self-motivated, dynamic individual to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA as a Principal Facilities Planner (Level 3). This position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommute or hybrid work. This role is distinguished from a standard facilities planner position by its focus on managing and forecasting space utilization across office environments, including increased project ownership, headcount alignment, scenario planning, management of schedule milestones, and use of data sources to maintain accurate building occupancy information across the campus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant professional experience; 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience and working knowledge of facilities-related topics such as electrical, phone, data, audio-visual (AV), and general maintenance associated with a large, multi-building campus
Demonstrated experience successfully interacting with customers and facilities vendors; ability to serve effectively as a liaison with external partners
Proficient in AutoCAD
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret and/or SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Facilities Management Systems (e.g., Archibus, Maximo, etc.)
Current active Top Secret or SCI (SSBI) clearance

Responsibilities

Deliver planning packages, occupancy forecasts, and headcount alignment plans
Plan utilization of office space to support organizational efficiency, available facilities, and budget, ensuring future office space needs are met
Formulate, recommend, and ensure adherence to approved standards and guidelines related to office space and furnishings
Serve as liaison with owners of leased office space for planning and execution of alterations/leasehold improvements, occupancy, and adherence to lease allowances and terms
Collaborate daily with building users; provide timely communication on processes, and review standards and requirements associated with requests
Demonstrate a high level of written and verbal communication in support of stakeholders at all levels
Prepare and deliver information and presentations to executive leadership and other key customers
Partner with the Manager of Projects and Planning to identify building issues and develop solutions that ensure consistent customer support
Coordinate the work of employees assigned to projects and support both internal and external customers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Manage space planning responsibilities for multiple buildings, supporting a broad range of project sizes and scopes
Develop fit plans, including current and proposed furniture layouts, incorporating power, data, and safety requirements
Review and approve move requests and collaborate with the move coordination team
Access and update the facilities database on a daily basis; track and monitor the status of submitted facility tickets for moves and maintenance
Advise leadership and team members on program- and project-related status and key decisions
Enforce change management processes related to space and occupancy
Effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization, from hourly staff through executives