Job Description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.


ERG is seeking a Space Planner with mid- to senior-level experience to assist with ongoing space management efforts. In this role, you will perform occupancy space planning, design, and optimization tasks for both existing and planned spaces at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. NSF Indian Head also needs support for temporary arrangements during renovation projects. The ideal candidate should be capable of surveying, developing, and updating occupancy space plans and must be motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.


This is a full-time position at NSF Indian Head. Indian Head, Maryland, is approximately 30 miles from Washington, D.C.; 25 miles from Alexandria, Virginia; and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, Virginia.


Job Description:

• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and across all departments to define occupancy requirements and space needs
• Conduct comprehensive overviews and meticulously plan surveys to obtain space plan requirements across all departments
• Translate business requirements into occupancy plans that prioritize safety and operational efficiency
• Work with departments to validate headcount growth projections and programmatic space requirements
• Use CAD/CAFM software to create test fit layouts for approval
• Provide departments with spatial data in Archibus and recommendations for planning moves, blocking seats, and assigning seats
• Develop reporting tools to effectively communicate occupancy/vacancy ratios, headcount projections, and workplace conditions to upper-level managers
• Regularly assess space utilization, adapting to evolving needs and ensuring an agile, high-performing environment

Qualifications and Skills:

• A bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in operations/space planning management
• Experience with space utilization, such as moves, shared workplaces, and laboratory and administrative spaces
• Experience with analyzing data and using Microsoft PowerPoint to develop presentation materials
• Effective communication skills, including for business case validations and presentations for leadership
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Archibus
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen, as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

$110,000 - $160,000 a year

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.


ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours

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