Senior Manager, Real Estate & Workplace

Basic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 8 years relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio & Transaction Management
  • Develop and execute real estate portfolio strategies that align with enterprise growth, operational requirements, and financial objectives.
  • Lead all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, lease negotiations, renewals, extensions, and terminations.
  • Evaluate market conditions, business needs, and financial analyses to support site selection and real estate investment decisions.
  • Manage relationships with landlords, brokers, developers, and other external real estate partners to achieve favorable business outcomes.
  • Prepare and present business cases, financial analyses, and executive recommendations for real estate transactions and associated capital investments.
  • Ensure accurate management of critical lease obligations, renewals, options, and financial commitments.
  • Track portfolio metrics, occupancy trends, and financial performance to identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
  • Lead due diligence activities for acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic real estate initiatives.
• Workplace Strategy & Planning
  • Lead workplace strategy and long-range capacity planning to support business growth and evolving operational needs.
  • Optimize space utilization through strategic workplace planning that enhances collaboration, employee experience, and productivity.
  • Define, maintain, and help implement workplace standards across a diverse and dynamic portfolio.
  • Partner with business leaders to develop workplace solutions aligned with operational objectives and organizational priorities.
  • Evaluate current and future space requirements to ensure the real estate portfolio supports enterprise growth and business continuity.
  • Translate business strategies into actionable workplace and occupancy plans that maximize portfolio performance and cost efficiency.
• Governance / Compliance
  • Ensure all real estate activities comply with corporate governance, delegated authority, financial controls, audit standards, and enterprise risk management policies.
  • Establish portfolio performance metrics, executive dashboards, and governance frameworks to monitor financial performance, transaction status, occupancy, lease obligations, and strategic initiatives.
  • Drive continuous improvement through process standardization, automation, and enhanced data quality to increase operational efficiency and decision-making effectiveness.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-focused service within the Real Estate & Workplace function.

Skills

• Knowledge of commercial real estate portfolio management and lease administration.
• Expertise in workplace strategy, occupancy planning, and space utilization.
• Experience leading real estate transactions, including lease negotiations and site selection.
• Understanding of capital planning, operating budgets, and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with real estate financial modeling and portfolio analytics.
• Ability to interpret market trends and develop long-range portfolio strategies.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proven leader and change agent with a professional, positive, and collaborative approach.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior business leaders.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Executive Communication
• Customer & Stakeholder Partnership
• Financial & Analytical Acumen
• Negotiation & Influencing
• Change Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement
• People Leadership & Talent Development

Locations

This role is preferred to be located in the northeast or Northern Virginia/DC Metro area.

Schedule

This role can expect to travel for approximately 20% of the time.

Pay

Target salary range: USD $170,761.00/Yr. - USD $184,769.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.).

Benefits

We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.