HQ Space Planner – NCR & DAF (Secret Clearance)

Cherokee Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

EAP

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an experienced Facility Space Planner to serve as the single point of contact for HQ DAF space management across the NCR, including the Pentagon and Joint Bases. The role requires an active Secret clearance and U.S.

citizenship, with responsibilities spanning planning, space allocation, and coordination with WHS/OSD. Starting salary is $100,000–$105,000 and benefits support long-term security.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience supporting Department of the Air Force (DAF), 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.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Space planning

Space management

Budget planning

Education

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

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking an experienced Facility Space Planner to serve as the single point of contact for HQ DAF space management across the NCR, including the Pentagon and Joint Bases. The role requires an active Secret clearance and U.S.

citizenship, with responsibilities spanning planning, space allocation, and coordination with WHS/OSD. Starting salary is $100,000–$105,000 and benefits support long-term security.