Strategy & Operations, Capital Projects

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

The Strategy & Operations, Capital Projects (Real Estate Operations) team is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strategic approach to Anduril’s real estate footprint, ensuring optimal use of resources and alignment with company goals. This role will build and execute foundational strategies and processes for real estate initiatives including the development, acquisition, operation and disposition of assets.

We are looking for an Associate to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. These are the specific accomplishments the person in this role should achieve within the first 12-18 months:

• Develop Strategic Real Estate Plans:
  Create detailed strategic plans for corporate real estate strategy, asset acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. This includes evaluating market trends, forecasting future company needs, and developing independently‑minded solutions which align with company goals.
• Financial Analysis and Budgeting:
  Conduct thorough financial analyses for real estate projects, including cost‑benefit analyses, ROI calculations, and budget management. Ensure that all financial aspects of real estate projects are meticulously managed and aligned with company financial goals.
• Optimize Space Utilization:
  Implement strategies to optimize the use of existing real estate assets, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost‑effectiveness. This includes space planning, workplace strategies, and recommendations for space utilization improvements.
• Lease Management:
  Oversee the execution of all lease agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, and negotiating favorable lease terms for the company. Work with the data analytics team to maintain an accurate real estate source of truth.
• Cross‑functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with various teams, including finance, data analytics, legal, and facilities, to ensure cohesive strategies and execution of real estate initiatives. Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments to support real estate goals.

• Financial Acumen:
  Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost management related to real estate projects. Ability to conduct financial evaluations and provide strategic recommendations (Argus not required).
• Market Knowledge:
  In‑depth understanding of commercial real estate markets, trends, and industry standards. Ability to leverage market knowledge and relationships to inform strategic decisions.
• Strategic Planning:
  Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic plans for real estate development, acquisitions or operations. Ability to align real estate strategies with company goals and market trends. This includes identifying counter party incentives and driving outcomes accordingly.
• Independent Thinking:
  Proven ability to generate and convey unique, independent viewpoints and be confident in providing your opinion and driving results.
• Process Implementation & Improvement:
  Ability to design, implement, and manage processes for real estate operations, including data validation, lease management, and space utilization. Experience in identifying process inefficiencies and streamlining processes.
• Cross‑functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work effectively with various teams to gather data, implement processes, and support strategic real estate goals. Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• 3+ years of experience in either…