Principal Facilities Planner

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal Facilities Planner – Level 3 to join the team in Dulles, VA. The role serves as the primary contact for the facilities department on all space requests, coordinating efforts with various teams and stakeholders, and leading projects from design concept through implementation. The planner also creates graphic communication documents to convey ideas, scopes of work, material specifications, and floor utilization plans. Travel is required approximately 10 % of the time. No relocation assistance is available and no security clearance is required to start.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage facilities projects and space‑planning activities, acting as liaison between leadership, Business Unit, Program, and other customers.
• Serve as primary contact for any office space requests and support space‑planning efforts.
• Manage space‑planning responsibilities for multiple buildings, handling a variety of project sizes and scopes.
• Coordinate employee moves, update the Archibus system, and generate monthly space‑utilization reports.
• Develop fit plans, including current and proposed furniture layouts with power/data requirements for design‑build fit‑outs.
• Coordinate and administer hoteling offices for hybrid employees.
• Initiate purchase requisitions and track purchase orders, submittals, and change notices.
• Plan, design, and oversee reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
• Maintain opportunity and risk registers for CAPEX and OPEX projects; produce and implement risk‑mitigation and schedule‑recovery plans as required.
• Identify tasks requiring special inspection and coordinate with customers and contractors.
• Act as primary contact with Sustainability and oversee the Region Sustainability Roadmap.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Space Planning, or Interior Design with 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 1 year of experience.
• Experience in facilities planning and construction processes.
• Ability to read and analyze construction documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).
• Experience using CAD software.
• Experience with real‑estate asset‑management and booking software such as Agile Quest and Archibus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of design processes and graphic‑design tools.
• Understanding of design parameters, Life Safety, ADA, and EHS codes.
• Experience working with facilities managers, engineers, and project/construction managers.

Compensation

Primary level salary range: $94,200 – $141,200 per year. Base salary is determined by factors such as scope of responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and, for senior positions, long‑term incentives.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes health insurance, life and disability coverage, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.