Government Property Specialist

Description

Are you someone who thrives in a highly collaborative, dynamic environment? Do you have strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills? Do you enjoy applying your expertise to develop solutions, drive improvements, and advise leadership?

If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our Contracts and Asset Management team at APL.

We are seeking a Government Property Specialist to provide strategic oversight and leadership in asset management across the Contracts & Asset Management Group. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert, interpreting federal regulations, advising leadership, and ensuring that APL’s property management practices meet or exceed Government requirements. You will work closely with staff across APL’s Sectors and Departments, providing guidance and direction on Government property issues.

As the Government Property Specialist, you will
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• Develop and oversee APL’s strategy for managing and disposing of surplus Government property, serving as the primary liaison with Government representatives to resolve complex property issues.
• Lead and manage the contract transfer process in coordination with Contract Managers, ensuring efficiency and compliance with FAR and agency requirements.
• Evaluate and approve Government Loss reports, analyzing root causes and recommending corrective actions to reduce risk exposure.
• Interpret and advise internal stakeholders on federal property management policies and procedures, ensuring consistent compliance across all departments.
• Direct the preparation and submission of annual, quarterly, and monthly property reports (NASA, JPL, NRO, MPO, etc.), analyzing results to identify trends and potential risks.
• Oversee and approve physical inventory practices, ensuring accurate reporting and developing process improvements where gaps are identified.
• Design and implement policy and procedure updates, aligning APL’s property management system with evolving Government regulations.
• Represent APL during Property Management System Analysis (PMSA) audits and other Government reviews, serving as the primary point of contact and decision-maker for property-related compliance issues.
• Advise leadership on strategic process improvements, business practices, and system enhancements that drive efficiency, productivity, and risk reduction across enterprise asset management.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, delegating operational tasks while focusing on policy-level decision-making and compliance oversight.

We are looking for someone who is forward-thinking, strategically minded, and able to apply independent judgment in shaping APL’s Government property management practices.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Have at least 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in asset management, compliance, or a related functional area.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply Government regulations and policies, and exercise independent judgment in advising leadership and stakeholders.
• Are proficient with Adobe and the MS Office suite of software, notably Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all organizational levels.
• Can manage multiple priorities and projects, anticipate challenges, and propose solutions while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Hold US Citizenship or permanent resident status, as required to access APL’s facilities and networks, subject to applicable laws.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a BS or advanced degree in Business or a related discipline.
• Possess direct experience in the management and administration of Government/Contractor Property, including application of FAR, DFARS, or agency-specific property regulations.
• Have experience working with the Property Management database (eQuip) or similar systems.
• Already hold, or are able to obtain, a Secret Security Clearance or higher.

Why Work at APL?

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