Facilities, Lease&Relocation Manager, Alexandria

Description

The Strategic Operations, Analysis and Research sector of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a

Facilities Lease&Relocation Manager

is responsible for the strategic management and administration of the SOAR Sector’s real estate portfolio, including lease administration, facility operations coordination, relocations, consolidations, occupancy planning, and related financial and compliance activities across multiple business units and geographic locations, with primary responsibility for facilities located throughout the National Capital Region.

Essential Functions:

Real Estate&Lease Administration

Support development of lease business cases, occupancy strategies, and documentation of need

Support resolution of lease disputes and landlord/tenant issues

Provide guidance regarding lease obligations, risks, operational impacts, and critical lease dates

Maintain lease files, records, abstracts, and historical documentation

Track lease expirations, renewal options, notice periods, and other critical lease milestones

Facility Relocation&Consolidation Management

Lead and coordinate office relocation and facility consolidation projects across facilities in the National Capital Region

Develop and manage relocation schedules, milestones, and transition plans

Coordinate with stakeholders including operations, Corporate IT, security, HR, facilities vendors, movers, architects, contractors, and landlords

Coordinate move logistics and occupancy readiness activities

Develop communication and transition plans to minimize operational disruption

Support post-occupancy transition activities and facility closeout efforts

Construction&Manufacturing Facility Build Management

Coordinate and support construction, renovation, and manufacturing facility buildout projects

Serve as the primary coordination point between ARA stakeholders, landlords, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors

Support planning and execution of specialized manufacturing, laboratory, classified, or technical workspace requirements

Review construction schedules, budgets, drawings, and project milestones to ensure alignment with operational requirements

Coordinate permitting, inspections, occupancy readiness, and turnover activities

Track project risks, action items, and change orders to support schedule and budget objectives

Support oversight of Tenant Improvement construction activities and contractor performance

Coordinate furniture, equipment, infrastructure, and operational readiness activities associated with facility buildouts

Support transition from construction completion through operational occupancy

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Knowledge and understanding of leases, including how they impact company financials and legal implications critical terms.

Minimum 5 years of experience

Must be willing and able to get a government security clearance

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to have frank conversations and negotiate effectively

Business acumen and attention to detail

Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with and knowledge of ASC842 lease standard

Use of advanced tools (e.g., PowerBI, AI) to improve business processes

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at .

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Facilities, Lease&Relocation Manager

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert:

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Required

Ability to Make an Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Self-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Business

Experience

Required

5-7 years: Experience with lease management and negotiations

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