Facility Space Planner

VERSAR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Versar Global Solutions in the Washington, DC area seeks a Facility Space Planner to serve as the single point of contact for HQ DAF space management across the Pentagon, JB Anacostia-Bolling, JB Andrews, and NCR leased spaces.

The role involves initiating real property programs, conducting inspections, analyzing utilization, and coordinating with senior leaders. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of NCR space planning experience are required, with a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field and 5+ years of space/facilities management experience
• Experience with HQ DAF, OSD, GSA, WHS space policies preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication and coordination with senior officials required

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, and coordinate real property and space management programs for HQ DAF
• Conduct interviews, inspections, and space validation assessments
• Analyze space utilization and develop guidance for facility space allocation and management
• Support budgets, POM submissions, and reporting requirements
• Prepare documentation for space requests and approvals and coordinate relocations

Skills

PowerBI

Analytical skills

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Business, Public Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field

Job description

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With team members around the world and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

This position as a Facility Space Planner supporting the Secretary of the Air Force, Administrative Assistant. This position will 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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, degree in Facilities Management, Business, Public Administration, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Strong organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills required
• Experience coordinating with senior military officers, civilian executives, and interagency stakeholders preferred
• PowerBI and/or analytical experience preferred
• Secret clearance required.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Versar Global Solutions provides the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will be an onsite position at the Pentagon, Washington, DC.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.