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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 21, 2026. Cherokee Federal scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, Cherokee Federal is a major federal government contracting division wholly owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. The organization provides a wide spectrum of mission-critical services to more than 60 U.S. federal agencies, specializing in advanced technology and cybersecurity, public health programs, intelligence analysis, defense manufacturing, and complex logistics operations. Operating through a portfolio of SBA 8(a) and HUBZone-certified small disadvantaged business entities, it leverages tribal sole-source contracting vehicles to deliver streamlined procurement and global mission support, while reinvesting 100% of its profits back into the Cherokee Nation to fund healthcare, education, and tribal infrastructure.

Facility Space Planner

Cherokee Strategic Solutions, LLC (CSS) is seeking a Facility Space Planner to support the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron at Schriever Space Force Base. The Facility Space Planner manages facility utilization, space allocation, asset optimization, and footprint-reduction efforts by analyzing installation space data, conducting facility audits, and maintaining the Facility Space Optimization Plan.

A Government contract requires that this position be filled by a person with legal United States residency and work authorization status. The selected candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain installation and restricted-area access, including completion of required background checks and training.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for the Facility Space Planner: TBD

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Serve as a facility space-utilization and asset-optimization specialist for Schriever Space Force Base.

  • Evaluate incoming unit space requests against AFMAN 32-1084 authorizations and identify available existing-space alternatives.

  • Process an estimated 15 to 25 ad hoc space-allocation requests annually.

  • Conduct physical facility utilization inspections and document current use, personnel counts, utilization rates, underutilized areas, and consolidation opportunities.

  • Maintain accurate facility-use data, category codes, personnel assignments, and square-footage allocations in NexGen IT.

  • Track personnel movements, mission realignments, category-code changes, unit relocations, and emerging mission requirements.

  • Develop Space Optimization Courses of Action for mission beddowns, relocations, consolidations, demolitions, lease reductions, and footprint-reduction actions.

  • Maintain, revise, and update the Installation Facility Space Optimization Plan following Facilities Board decisions and updated utilization metrics.

  • Prepare floor plan markups, utilization graphics, analytical summaries, and decision-brief materials for Facilities Board Working Groups and Facilities Boards.

  • Coordinate with AFCEC, engineering personnel, community planners, Real Property Accountability Officers, and GIS/GEOBASE personnel.

  • Support development of Customer Authorization Worksheets that define unit facility-space authorizations and allocations.

  • Prepare monthly project-status information for the required Project Status Report.

Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested:

  • Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, interior design, facility management, or a closely related field; or

  • At least three years of equivalent experience in facility space management and asset optimization.

  • Proficiency navigating and updating real-property or facility-management databases; NexGen IT experience is strongly preferred.

  • Knowledge of AFMAN 32-1084 facility requirements and Air Force facility-space authorization processes is preferred.

  • Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative facility data and develop strategic space-consolidation recommendations.

  • Experience conducting facility audits, utilization assessments, asset-management activities, or real-property inventory reconciliation.

  • Ability to prepare clear decision briefs, floor plan markups, utilization graphics, and planning recommendations.

  • Strong written, verbal, analytical, and stakeholder-coordination skills.

  • Proficiency with standard office productivity tools and electronic document-management systems.

Company Information:

Cherokee Strategic Solutions, LLC (CSS) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. CSS takes a personalized approach to solving clients’ toughest challenges and helps employees make the most of their skills. CSS is part of Cherokee Federal, a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. Cherokee Federal is owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses, and 100% of profits support Cherokee Nation citizens through health care, education, and job creation. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Similar Searchable Job Titles:

  • Space Planner

  • Facility Planner

  • Real Property Planner

  • Space Management Specialist

  • Facility Utilization Analyst

Keywords:

  • Facility Space Planning

  • NexGen IT

  • AFMAN 32-1084

  • Space Optimization

  • Facilities Board

Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Many Cherokee Federal positions require access to Government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications and meet applicable installation-access requirements.

This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, please APPLY TODAY! Although this is not yet an approved position, we are accepting applications for this future and anticipated need.The applicable salary range will be posted promptly upon award of the contract and once funding for the position has been determined. No offer will be extended prior to posting the applicable salary range.

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