Interior Design Specialist (Advanced)

Strategic Alliance Business Group LLC (SABG)

Interior Design Specialist (Advanced)Job Description

DESCRIPTION: Strategic Alliance Business Group LLC (SABG) is a fast growing privately held small business government contracting company. SABG is both a woman-owned small business and a service disabled veteran owned small business providing superior technical support services to Government and Commercial Customers. SABG maintains a high performance culture that emphasizes superior quality productivity process improvement recruitment and ongoing development of a superior you are driven with a can-do attitude and eager to support a fast growing company this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.

JOB TITLE: Interior Design Specialist (Advanced)
REQUISITION #: ALFLE
CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
LOCATION: Huntsville AL
REPORTS TO: SABG Facilities Program Manager
FLSA STATUS: Regular Full-Time Exempt

SUMMARY: SABG is hiring an Interior Design Specialist to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville Alabama (HSV). The Specialist will support the AOF Facilities Design Team and Government customers to execute day-to-day mission planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Capable of leading coordinating and executing specialized facility planning design construction maintenance sustainment and assessment activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and facility design team to provide site and office planning design layout and configuration recommendations for commercial facilities that adhere to building and safety codes but are also functional and aesthetically pleasing
• Assist in space planning and interior design activities to include military construction (MILCON) reconfiguration renovation and remodel projects
• Provide assistance and recommendations to design and configure space with the capability to communicate to the customer throughout the design process
• Provide site and office planning and configuration recommendations
• Advise the client on interior design factors such as space planning layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment and color coordination
• Select and/or design furniture fixtures and equipment and prepare bills of materials for purchase
• Create specifications of furniture and provide cost estimates providing analysis and justifications
• Assist with oversight and quality control of furniture and furnishings installations assembly disassembly in compliance with American Disability Act and local building codes
• Assist in the development of detailed Statements of Work for all facility related projects in support of MDA Program requirements
• Attend meetings to ensure all project requirements are captured and identified to better support the customers needs
• Must be able to develop strong rapport with personnel representing organizations internal to MDA
• Ability to resolve issues and make sound decisions which are in the best interest of the government customer
• Ability to work independently organize and prioritize work
• Ability to learn and support multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Some travel may be required

SUPERVISION: This position has supervisory responsibilities overseeing a team of interior designers located in Huntsville AL Ft. Belvoir VA and Colorado Springs CO. Position will oversee and manage employees to ensure that work is completed effectively and efficiently. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily operations ensuring work and tasks are completed on time and meeting all set requirements
• Assign tasks roles and responsibilities as required
• Monitor employee performance by conducting training identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback
• Resolving workplace issues addressing conflicts handling employee concerns and ensuring a positive work environment
• Communicating company policies procedures and goals to the team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Capable of comprehending interior design to support stakeholder requirements. Has specialized relevant knowledge and works as a member of the team and assists with solving complex problems. Intermediate level working knowledge skills and abilities using Microsoft Office and Adobe software suites is required. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree (degree to be in Interior Design from a CIDA accredited program preferred) with 6 years of relevant experience with a BA/BS or 8 years of relevant experience with an AA/AS degree
• NCIDQ Certificate holder is a plus
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of professionals fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment preferred
• Experience with specifying or space planning of systems furniture is required
• Experience preferred in reviewing draft request for proposals (RFP); components including scopes of work (SOW); performance work statements (PWS); facilities requirements documents (FRD) drawing construction packages and design submittals
• Experience writing and evaluating technical furniture specifications desired
• Knowledge of all aspects of interior design including tenant improvement space planning programming and all applicable codes (IBC ADA NFPA Life Safety)
• Experience with developing and preparing Comprehensive and Structural Interior Design packages (CID/SID)
• Experience briefing Senior Executives and Leadership preferred
• Must possess strong writing and analytical skills to conduct planning and trend analysis
• Must be a self-starter detail oriented able to take direction and support multiple projects able to work collaboratively with teams across the MDA enterprise; work well within a team interact with multiple levels of management and be able to manage customer and contractor relationships

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment
• Intermediate experience with AutoCAD is a plus
• Intermediate experience with CAP 20/20 Studio software is a plus
• Must have proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing spreadsheets and database (MS Office: Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
• Knowledge of ARCHIBUS software a plus

CLEARANCE: Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information
• Diversity Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks if needed; and develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read analyze and interprets governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and/or procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to write and type on a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job duties are performed in a manufacturing/office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer photocopier and telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS:SABG values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at SABG please contact Beth Rodriguez at

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a person with a disability or a disabled Veteran and are applying for a job with SABG we would like to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email Beth Rodriguez at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Once you complete all the steps we are notified of your completed application and we will review. For individuals who meet the requirements of the position we will contact you to arrange the next steps in the interview process.

SABG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled