Strategic Real Estate

Company Overview
We are a leading defense technology company dedicated to advancing national security through innovative engineering research and manufacturing solutions. With approximately 8000 employees worldwide and a diverse real estate portfolio spanning over 3 million square feetincluding modern office spaces cutting-edge R&D facilities and high-capacity manufacturing siteswe are committed to operational excellence strategic growth and cost-effective resource management. Our mission is to deliver mission-critical technologies while fostering a collaborative and secure work environment.

Position Summary
As a Strategic Real Estate Operator you will architect and execute enterprise-wide real estate strategies that propel Andurils business. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Real Estate this senior role demands an independent operator who can execute on behalf of a 5M sq ft portfoliospanning R&D labs agile manufacturing hubs and global officeswith explosive growth talent imperatives and mission-critical a landscape of rapid technological evolution and business growth you will deliver data-fueled optimizations that enhance operational readiness agility cost leadership and innovation velocity. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep expertise in capital deployment real estate planning and/or investing within industrial or tech sectors capable of navigating complex stakeholder needs in a high-stakes defense environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Real Estate Portfolio Optimization: Pioneer portfolio transformationsstrategic expansions developments and acquisitions leveraging divisional geo strategies and analytics to align real estate plans with workforce dynamics supply chain resilience and market opportunities. Develop and maintain real estate master plans including scenario modeling for mergers acquisitions or divestitures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements specific to defense and security sectors.
• Financial & Operational Excellence: Spearhead cost leadership initiatives achieving efficiencies through advanced analytics lease restructurings and capital financing structures and capital project investment frameworks.
• Stakeholder & External Leadership: Cultivate strategic partnerships with brokers attorneys capital market players regulators and government entities to navigate defense-specific compliance and accelerate site acquisitions.
• Business Level Real Estate Demand Forecasting & Strategy: Orchestrate cross-divisional forecasting of headcount technology and space demands delivering master plans that integrate scenario modeling for 5-10 year horizons. Collaborate with business divisions across engineering R&D manufacturing and administrative teams to forecast headcount growth and associated space needs ensuring accurate projections for office R&D and production environments.
• Corporate Strategic Alignment: Align divisional real estate needs and priorities with overarching corporate goals portfolio considerations business line investment frameworks including innovation initiatives talent acquisition strategies growth and P&L targets and strategic international growth.
• Executive Communications: Prepare and present to C-suite level and Division Leaders regarding real estate strategies and other related key decision points utilizing data driven analytics and comprehensive financials budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Real Estate Business Administration Finance Urban Planning Engineering or a related field; Masters degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate investing (equity or credit) development strategic real estate planning or corporate development with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities with a demonstrated capacity to influence cross-functional teams and senior executives.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for site visits stakeholder meetings and industry events.
• U.S. citizenship required; eligibility for security clearance preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strategic Foresight. Anticipates business technological and geopolitical shifts to craft 5-10 year real estate roadmaps that enable our business and fuel growth.
• Portfolio Stewardship. Optimizes diverse assets (office R&D industrial) for efficiency scalability and valuebalancing cost location and mission needs.
• Analytical Mastery. Harnesses data modeling and predictive tools to forecast needs audit utilization and drive evidence-based optimizations.
• Executive Influence. Builds consensus and influence C-level decisions through compelling insights negotiation and cross-functional alignment.
• Financial Acumen. Delivers ROI-focused budgeting risk assessments and capital strategies that maximize asset returns in capital-intensive settings.
• Collaborative Leadership. Unites engineering manufacturing and operations teams to co-create real estate solutions that advance shared objectives.
• Change Catalyst. Orchestrates seamless transitions (e.g. relocations M&A) with minimal disruption fostering adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Team & Talent Builder. Develops high-performing accountable teams while designing workplaces that attract and retain mission-critical talent.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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