Strategic Space Planner
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Strategic Space Planner to manage and evolve a nationwide, two-million-square-foot portfolio spanning classified and unclassified spaces. The portfolio includes campuses in El Segundo, California; Chantilly, Virginia; and Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as leased facilities throughout the country. As part of the Facilities Division, the planner supports mission success through data-driven space management and integrated facilities services. The role maintains accurate building, personnel, hoteling, and parking data; manages space requests and large-scale moves; develops footprint reports and move scenarios; and presents strategic business cases and solutions during monthly senior leadership reviews. The position requires full-time, on-site collaboration at the El Segundo, California campus. The role focuses initially on space planning, with opportunities to expand into real estate planning and portfolio strategy. The successful candidate will help optimize space use, maintain a premier Class A environment, and guide departments through changing space configurations and ways of working.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six or more years of relevant corporate space planning experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Hands-on experience with space planning software, CAD, and PDF editing tools.
- Proven ability to use Archibus.
- Willingness to train and empower others on Archibus.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Advanced, expert-level skills in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Tableau, or Archibus IWMS.
- Demonstrated experience administering real estate agreements, including leases and usage agreements.
Responsibilities
- Manage the corporate space portfolio to promote efficiency and maintain a Class A environment.
- Oversee space requests by conducting site walks and creating test fits to help teams use their space effectively.
- Conduct routine audits and maintain accurate space data, floorplans, building maps, hoteling records, and headcount reports.
- Generate footprint and space reports for internal management, external customers, and government agency audits.
- Maintain corporate parking data to support compliance with local regulatory codes and align parking supply with demand across parking types.
- Partner with users on programming exercises to determine current and future space needs and develop mid- and long-term re-stack options.
- Develop business cases and present solutions at monthly senior leadership reviews to inform strategic direction and space allocation.
- Plan, scenario-build, and coordinate large-scale personnel moves while minimizing disruption and supporting the employee experience.
- Resolve delays, quality issues, and other obstacles in the space acquisition process.
- Help departments navigate changes to flexible space configurations and new ways of working.
- Train and empower others on the Archibus platform.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs
- Education assistance programs
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
