Senior Transition Planner

Terrestris Global Solutions • Martinsburg, WV

22d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Terrestris is seeking a Senior Transition Planner to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOTA) services for a new warehouse in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The project will help the Veterans Health Administration Office of Emergency Management plan, outfit, activate, and move into a 187,000-square-foot warehouse and office facility that will house more than $51 million in emergency management equipment and supplies. The Senior Transition Planner is key personnel for the IOTA contract and will lead planning and execution of staff and department moves so the facility is fully operational on Day One. The role works with VA stakeholders to develop operational concepts and transition plans, then manages move schedules, sequencing, and readiness activities for relocating staff and files.

This is a full-time position in Martinsburg, WV, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time. Some approved weekend work may be required for inventory and activation activities. The anticipated start date is December 2026, with a 2.5-year period of performance. The position is contingent upon contract award and Government acceptance of the proposed key personnel.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in transition planning and relocation services on multi-phased projects.
• Demonstrated experience in conceptual advance planning and identifying occupancy milestones.
• Demonstrated experience in detailed implementation planning, move sequencing, preparation, and setup.
• Demonstrated experience preparing detailed move plans for each affected department and executing relocations.
• Ability to satisfy VA Low Risk/Tier 1 background investigation, credentialing, required training, and access requirements.
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational concepts and transition plans with VA stakeholders, documenting current and future operating requirements.
• Coordinate delivery, installation, acceptance, security, building protection, training, and occupancy activities.
• Maintain department move schedules and the integrated move plan in VA SharePoint and OCAMS tools.
• Plan the phased relocation of approximately 65 employees and 250 linear feet of files from three existing locations.
• Prepare staff move guides, labeling instructions, orientation materials, and “Day in the Life” readiness activities.
• Support move execution, resolve transition issues, and coordinate post-occupancy and closeout activities.

Benefits

• Health, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Award programs recognizing exceptional performance and superior demonstration of service standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed