Strategic Space Planner

The Aerospace Corporation • El Segundo, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Strategic Space Planner to support a dynamic 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 role is designed for a forward-thinking professional who excels in data-driven space management and is eager to evolve. While the core of this position is optimizing the physical workspace, the ideal candidate possesses a growth mindset—someone ready to master space planning today with the curiosity to delve into real estate planning and portfolio strategy while growing with the company. This position maintains the accuracy of building, personnel, hoteling, and parking data while managing space requests, and large-scale moves. Key responsibilities include generating footprint reports for management and government agencies, developing move scenarios and test fits, and facilitating monthly senior leadership reviews to present strategic business cases and solutions. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our campus facility in El Segundo, California.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three or more years of relevant corporate space planning experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
• Ability to use Archibus and willingness to train others
• Prior experience with space planning software, CAD, and PDF editing tools.
• Six or more years of relevant corporate space planning experience (for Facilities Planning Specialist III).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Tableau, or Archibus IWMS.
• Proactive interest in learning real estate agreement administration, including leases and usage agreements

Responsibilities

• Manage the corporate space portfolio to maximize efficiency and ensure the “Class A” environment the teams need for mission success.
• Actively seek opportunities to learn the complexities of real estate planning, helping to bridge the gap between daily space needs and long-term property strategy.
• Conduct routine audits and maintain the accuracy of space-related data, floorplans, and headcount reports to provide a “single source of truth” for the corporation
• Develop reports for internal management, external customers, and Governmental audits.
• Maintain corporate parking data; ensure compliance with local regulatory codes, ensure parking supply meets demands for various parking types.
• Oversee the request process, conducting site walks and “test fits” to visualize how teams can best utilize their footprints in response to various audits, planning scenarios, and other requests.
• Conduct programing exercises with users to determine current and future space needs.
• Develop business cases and present creative solutions in monthly meetings with senior leadership to determine strategic direction and disposition of requests for space.
• Plan and coordinate personnel moves and create move scenarios with a focus on minimizing disruption and maximizing employee experience.
• Resolve delays, quality issues, and other concerns associated with the space acquisition process.
• Act as an agent of change, helping departments navigate new ways of working and flexible space configurations.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED