Facilities Services Principal Director

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Job Summary

The Facilities Division provides quality leadership, agile solutions, and exceptional enterprise integrated services that enables The Aerospace Corporation to achieve mission success in the rapidly changing space enterprise environment.  The Facilities Services Directorate is a major unit within the Facilities Division responsible for a variety of functions including Fleet, Property Management, Shipping/Receiving, Warehousing, Stores, Commuter Services, Building Maintenance, and numerous contracted services. 

The Facilities Services organization performs maintenance operations on owned buildings and facilities maintenance as needed in leased facilities across the nation. This includes preventive maintenance, repair, alteration, and equipment installation on grounds and in or upon buildings.  Contracted services include mail services, imaging/copy services, janitorial services, grounds maintenance, landscaping, cafeteria services, and transportation services.

The Principal Director of Facilities Services is a member of the corporate leadership team interfacing with corporate senior executives to envision, create, and execute corporate strategic plans and actions.  This position provides overall direction to multiple department leaders. This role interfaces with senior program and project stakeholders as well as representatives of federal government regulatory agencies. This position formulates, approves, and implements strategic directives to meet Aerospace policies, practices, and customer agreements.  This position enables enterprise integration with service organizations (EIS, Security, Safety, Corporate Communications, People Operations, Supply Chain) through collaboration to establish priorities and effectively plan and execute on service activities.

Work Model

This is a full-time position based at our El Segundo, CA campus offering a hybrid work model that combines 4 regular workdays onsite and remote flexibility as the business needs allow. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operates strategically by managing, planning, and directing Corporate Facilities services and maintenance operations to ensure support levels for corporate needs and customer requirements are achieved
• Leads change by directing strategic planning activities; partners in the management of the Facilities Division including alignment of activities with the Corporate Strategic Plan, delivering customer support expectations, and achieving financial and contractual requirements
• Delivers Results by collaborating across Enterprise Services (EIS, Security, Safety, Corporate Communications, People Operations, Supply Chain) seeking integrated solutions to enterprise-wide challenges and opportunities by establishing priorities and effectively planning, and executing on, an integrated delivery model
• Partners with customers and stakeholders on Facilities services including status, scopes of work, requirements, cost estimates and approvals, all while ensuring integration and coordination; examines processes for workflow for optimal efficiencies
• Leads the development of Maintenance Action Plans and supports development of Capital Investment Plans, Facilities Master Plan and Strategic Facilities Plan
• Prepares Facilities maintenance and operations requirements for developing capital and overhead budgets; develops cost reduction opportunities during contracts renegotiations
• Manages vendor contracted Facility Services activities
• People leader and mentor; leads a diverse and inclusive workforce; identifies and prepares talent for new and enriching experiences

What You Need to be Successful - Facilities Services Principal Director

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field
• 10 or more years of management experience in Facilities, Business Management, or related field
• Experience with Facilities best practices, standards, and methodologies
• Extensive knowledge of logistics management domain and vendor management
• Experience managing contracted service providers; experience leading efforts to compete and award contracted services contracts
• Experience engaging with various with federal government oversight agencies and their audit programs including the Defense Contract Management Agency (DMCA), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various national campus and site locations   

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Master’s degree in Business Management or related field
• Prior experience with government or military environment

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min - Max)

$174,360 - $245,000

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.