Job Description

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Secret clearance.

Position Summary:

Serve as the single point of contact for all Headquarters, Department of the Air Force (HQ DAF) space management and planning matters within the Pentagon, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Joint Base Andrews, and leased space throughout the National Capital Region (NCR)

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Facility Space Planner: $100,000 - $105,000

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:
• Initiate, plan, and coordinate real property and space management programs supporting HQ DAF mission requirements
• Conduct interviews, on-site inspections, and space validation assessments in accordance with Rules of Engagement (ROE) established by SAF/AA, OSD, and GSA policies and guidance
• Analyze and strategically allocate space resources to optimize utilization and support organizational mission objectives
• Develop procedures, guidance, and instructions governing facility space allocation and management based on higher-level policy and industry best practices
• Procure, manage, allocate, and control utilization of office, storage, and special use space for HQ DAF offices, Direct Reporting Units (DRUs), Field Operating Agencies (FOAs), and named activities throughout the NCR
• Support real property acquisitions, disposals, lease management, utilization assessments, in-grant/out-grant actions, accountability reporting, and budget development activities
• Prepare and submit requests to Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) for new space requirements, modifications to existing space, and prescribed reporting documentation
• Manage preparation and submission of documentation required for Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) space requests and approvals
• Serve as the primary Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for Headquarters Air Force relocations within, into, or out of the NCR
• Develop and coordinate relocation plans for Air Force senior leader approval, ensuring affected staff organizations are properly supported throughout transition activities
• Plan and submit rent data for HQ DAF space requirements within the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) budget process
• Review, investigate, and coordinate requests for alterations, repairs, and facility change requirements involving HQ DAF occupied spaces
• Participate in organizational planning efforts associated with personnel realignments, mission changes, and functional adjustments impacting space allocation requirements
• Develop and manage operating budgets supporting alterations, repairs, and services for leased facilities
• Consult and coordinate with flag officers, senior civilian officials, OSD representatives, GSA personnel, and other stakeholders on space management matters
• Support special projects, initiatives, and executive-level assignments by conducting research, analyzing reports, preparing recommendations, and resolving complex facility and space management issues
• Provide technical and administrative support, brief leadership, and prepare executive-level responses when higher-level coordination or involvement is required
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:
• 5 years or more experience supporting Department of the Air Force (DAF), Department of War (DoW), or Federal space management, facilities management, or real property programs required
• Ability to analyze complex space utilization issues and recommend strategic solutions to optimize facility usage
• Experience preparing reports, briefings, and executive-level correspondence for senior leadership stakeholders
• DoD/DoW Secret (or higher) Clearance required
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position requires an active Secret clearance.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of HQ DAF, OSD, GSA, and WHS space management policies, procedures, and reporting requirements preferred
• 5 years or more of experience coordinating relocations, space planning, utilization analysis, and facility management activities within the National Capital Region (NCR) preferred
• 5 years or more of experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and standard operating guidance related to space and facilities management preferred
• 5 years or more of experience supporting budget planning, POM submissions, lease management, and real property accountability activities preferred
• Experience coordinating with senior military officers, civilian executives, and interagency stakeholders preferred
• PowerBI and/or analytical experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree; degree in Facilities Management, Business, Public Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field preferred

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.