Facility Space Optimization Specialist

DEFTEC Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Holiday

Paid time off

401K with a match

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

DEFTEC Corporation seeks a Facility Space Planning Support Specialist to manage the installation footprint and optimize the use of existing space. The role leverages NexGen IT (TRIRIGA) for data-driven analyses and is integral to FSOP updates, space requests, and collaboration with engineering and Real Property.

Responsibilities include audits, presenting space utilization options to leadership, and ensuring records are accurate for planning and programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, interior design, facility management, or related field, or 3 years of equivalent experience in facility space management.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills to develop strategic space consolidation plans.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex planning decisions and recommendations to installation leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the installation's primary space utilization specialist, maximizing existing space before proposing new construction or leases.
• Perform space utilization analyses using AFCEC-approved systems, primarily NexGen IT (TRIRIGA).
• Review and authorize space requests applying AFMAN 32-1084 standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits, documenting use, counts, and opportunities for consolidation.
• Coordinate with engineering, planners, and Real Property to maintain FSOP and support mission beddowns.
• Prepare data and materials for quarterly Facilities Board deliberations and briefs.
• Process 15–25 ad-hoc space allocation requests annually.
• Create floor plan markups and utilization graphics to support decisions.
• Maintain NexGen IT records for moves, codes, and square footage reallocations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, interior design, facility management, or related field

Tools

NexGen IT (TRIRIGA)

Job description

DEFTEC Corporation seeks a Facility Space Planning Support Specialist to manage the installation footprint and optimize the use of existing space. The role leverages NexGen IT (TRIRIGA) for data-driven analyses and is integral to FSOP updates, space requests, and collaboration with engineering and Real Property.

Responsibilities include audits, presenting space utilization options to leadership, and ensuring records are accurate for planning and programming.