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Senior Director of Space Planning

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $220,000–$220,000🗓 2026-09-21 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead Global Occupancy Planning to translate headcount forecasts and technical requirements into executable space allocation strategies for a global portfolio of offices, labs, and factories.

Role type

Senior Director, Space Planning

Builds

Global space allocation plans, occupancy forecasts, and transition strategies for multi-division defense technology sites.

Domain

Defense technology / Real Estate & Facilities

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Occupancy planning, space demand forecasting, portfolio optimization, transition planning, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, long-term portfolio strategy

Preferred skills

Defense/aerospace environment experience, Southern California portfolio management, professional certifications (CoreNet, IFMA, AIA)

Technologies

IWMS, CAFM, stack planning tools, data analytics, scenario modeling

Responsibilities

Develop rolling 18–24 month space demand forecasts; Analyze adjacency requirements to foster collaboration; Execute large-scale occupancy transitions and change management; Lead and mentor the Space Planning team; Serve as a strategic advisor to business division leaders; Shape long-term portfolio strategy for global scaling

Seniority

Senior Director, strategic leadership & team management

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