Facilities, Lease & Relocation Manager

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.


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