Facilities Planner

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a qualified Facilities Planner-2 individual to join our team of qualified, highly talented and diverse individuals for 2nd shift (10:00 am to 6:00 pm).

This position will be located in the Mclean, VA area and is responsible for supporting a full range of Facilities Support associated with a large 400,000 square foot building with an emphasis on protecting and supporting sensitive operations. 

The ideal candidate plans utilization of building space and facilities for company consistent with requirements of organizational efficiency, and available facility resources and funding.  Individual will be responsible for coordinating equipment and machinery maintenance, facilities modification and building project upgrades.  Candidate will need to understand project facility requirements.  Candidate will act as contact for facilities, and equipment and machinery maintenance, project activities and assist with facility tasks for schedule and mechanical compliance with the Program Manager.  Candidate will work with the Principle Facilities Planner and Program Manager to identify building issues and develop solutions to ensure no break to customer support.   May coordinate the work of employee(s) assigned to the project.  Assist the Principle Facilities Planner establish milestones and monitors adherence to master facility maintenance vendor schedules.  The Facilities Planner shall be responsible for supporting both internal and external customers in a dynamic and fast paced environment. 

Responsibilities include:

• Complete facilities requirements in support of proper building maintenance and efficiency on behalf of the client.

• Plans utilization of building space and facilities support for company consistent with requirements of organizational efficiency.

• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating equipment and machinery maintenance, facilities modification and building project upgrades.

• Ensure project requirements are clearly defined.

• Acts as contact for facilities, and equipment and machinery maintenance and project activities.

• Works with the Principle Facilities Planner and Program Manager to identify building facility issues and develop solutions, such as allocation of required resources or staffing changes with the customer.

• Will coordinate the work of employee(s) assigned to the project.

• Will use Excel software for functional area, to assist Principle Facilities Planner and PM compile and track facility tasks.

• Will provide cleaning and other escort services when required.

• Reports directly to the Principle Facilities Planner and performs job duties with minimal supervision.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School graduate with 4 years of facility or construction related experience.

• Must have active/current TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have experience and working knowledge of facility topics such as: HVAC, electrical and mechanical knowledge, and overall maintenance experience associated with a large, several story building.

• Must have experience and success interacting successfully with customers and building facility vendors as candidate will very often serve as facility liaison with vendors.

• Candidate will be required to perform hands-on building corrective maintenance as well as address emergency building/facility issues when they arise and must know what facilities tasks can be completed by Program Staff or by Vendor personnel.

• Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities, deadlines, and emergent requirements and adjust work time schedule.

• Candidate will be required to learn and utilize purchasing procedures.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Salary Range: $70,200 USD - $105,200 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.