Data Project Manager (TS Cleared) with Security Clearance

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability and Short-Term DI

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Data Project Manager to support a federal client. The role utilizes PowerPlatform, CAD, and other design/space tech to assist Project Management, Occupancy Planning, and Move Managers.

You will build dashboards and data tools, ensure data integrity, and inform space planning decisions. Qualified candidates have 10+ years of experience in analytics, data integration, reporting, and space management, with strong organizational skills and the ability to obtain TOP

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years creating and using analytic models, dashboards and reports.
• Experience in data integration, analytics, reporting and visualization.
• Experience supporting space management or facilities coordination.
• Expertise in PowerPlatform-based tools and allocation models.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine PowerPlatform-based tools to collect and measure data for space utilization metrics.
• Collect, analyze and report space, occupancy, workforce, and facilities data to support decisions.
• Develop dashboards, trackers, charts and visuals for space utilization and move planning.
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies and risks in space data and propose improvements.
• Support space planning, seating optimization, and office move coordination.

Skills

PowerPlatform

Data analytics

Dashboards

Data visualization

Data integration

Space management

Documentation

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in data-related field

Tools

CAD

Job description

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future‑ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies‑making us a trusted leader in delivering technology‑infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs – ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long‑term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

The Building People, LLC, has a position for a Data Project Manager to support a federal client. The Data Project Manager uses PowerPlatform, CAD, and other design/space technology software to provide support to Project Management, Occupancy Planning, and Move Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in build-out, management, and refinement of PowerPlatform‑based tools used to collect, process and measure data from multiple sources to produce valuable metrics on space utilization
• Collect and analyze data from multiple sources
• Collect, maintain, analyze, and report space, occupancy, workforce, and facilities‑related data to support decision‑making
• Develop and maintain dashboards, trackers, reports, charts, and other visuals to support space utilization, move planning, and resource requirements
• Analyze space utilization trends, identify gaps, conflicts, inefficiencies, and risks, and recommend practical improvements to support operations
• Support physical space planning, seating optimization, office move coordination, and implementation planning
• Manage and report space allocation data
• Proactively monitor space allocation data and changes and generate needed reports and analysis on space allocation and utilization
• Maintain data integrity by validating source information, resolving discrepancies, documenting assumptions, and ensuring reports and dashboards reflect current conditions

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience developing, maintaining, and using analytic models, dashboards, visualizations, reports, or data‑driven decision‑support products
• Demonstrated experience in data integration and analytics, metrics development, reporting, visualization, and reporting
• Demonstrated experience supporting space management, facilities coordination, resource planning, or related operational planning functions
• Expertise in PowerPlatform‑based tools and the methodologies and calculations used to generate and analyze allocation models
• Excellent organization and documentation experience required
• Anticipates, identifies, quantifies, and resolves problems in a timely and positive manner
• Consistently meets deadlines and completes tasks as previously defined
• Ability to pass a "suitability" background investigation and ability to gain a MINIMUM OF TOP SECRET CLEARANCES (with eligibility for SCI access) required

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Understanding or proficiency with CAD or similar tools
• Experience supporting national security or defense agencies preferred
• Solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with construction and furniture terminology

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Business, Information Systems, Facilities Management, Geography, Geospatial Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred Education

• Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Business, Information Systems, Facilities Management, Geography, Geospatial Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience

Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

Telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

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