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Facilities Planner - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

CNSS • National Security Systems
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
NSA is in need of skilled/experienced Facilities and Logistics professionals. The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

If qualifying with a degree, degree must be in a Construction or related field (for example, Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Design, Engineering, Space Planning, Urban Planning, or Interior Design) or a Business related field (for example, Economics, Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance).

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: space planning and design, community/campus planning, facilities, facilities construction, construction projects, project management, economics, marketing, accounting, business administration, finance, property/space management, human resources, training, security, communications, cost estimating, building systems including envelopes, HVAC, fire protection, plumbing and finishing systems.

FULL PERFORMANCE

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Journeyman License in a relevant field plus 1 additional year of relevant experience.

Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: space planning and design, community/campus planning, facilities, project management, economics, marketing, accounting, business administration, finance, property/space management, human resources, training, security, communications, or budgeting. Certification in a relevant field (e.g., electrical, mechanical, interior) may count for up to one year of experience.

SENIOR

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 12 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 10 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Journeyman License in a relevant field plus 6 additional years of relevant experience, or a Master Tradesman License in a relevant field with no additional experience.

Relevant experience must include two or more of the following: space planning and design, community/campus planning, facilities, project management, economics, marketing, accounting, business administration, finance, property/space management, human resources, training, security, communications, or budgeting. Leadership experience is also required. Certification in a relevant field (e.g., electrical, mechanical, interior) may count for up to one year of experience. Master Planning is a continuous analytical process that involves evaluation of factors affecting the present and future physical development and operation of real property resources (land, facilities, and infrastructure). With an ever-increasing workforce and constantly evolving technology, NSA's Installations & Logistics organization needs highly motivated Facilities Planners to develop and manage thoughtful and thorough short-term and long-range plans that deliver efficient and effective real property resources to support the Agency's global mission.

As a Facilities Planner, Your Responsibilities May Include

  • Leading master planning processes and the development of associated products. Master planning processes include, but are not limited to, facilitating the development of vision/goals and requirements, evaluating and right-sizing alternatives, guiding the selection of a preferred alternative, and monitoring the need to amend plans.
  • Leading large teams of both government and contractor resources to accomplish Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) mandated planning actions.
  • Working with other facilities and planning professionals such as Program Managers (PMs), Building Managers (BMs), engineers, architects, city/urban designers and planners and Information Technology professionals to understand the real property planning needs of the stakeholders, balanced with an understanding of existing conditions, in order to develop informed master plans, facility investments, and space planning decisions.
  • Managing stakeholder involvement. Working with stakeholders to fully understand their scope, vision, and mission requirements.
  • Developing plans and strategies for major initiatives such as site master plans, facility renovations and new construction
  • Creating budgets and schedules for implementing major initiatives
  • Maintaining and updating facility strategies, master plans and space occupancy database for real time accountability of all occupied and available space
  • Creating and implementing standards for facilities modernization, and tracking investments in real property
  • Testing and evaluating new trends and technologies to provide guidance, project management services, hands-on facilities support, engineering consulting services and technical expertise in facilities management
  • Reading and understanding graphic materials (e.g., diagrams, schematics, construction documentation, maps, or GUIs)
  • Developing and implementing resiliency initiatives
  • Managing space resources, infrastructure, and facility capacities
  • Developing and presenting briefings in a variety of forums, to a variety of audiences and levels of leadership. The ideal candidate has a desire for continual learning with excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills who is:
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Motivated
  • Well-organized
  • Resilient
  • Able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments
  • Able to communicate effectively orally, graphically and written
  • Able to work effectively (independently and within teams) across various groups and organizations in a collaborative environment

Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following is desired:

  • Architecture
  • Urban Planning and Design
  • City/Community/Regional Planning
  • Construction technology/management/cost estimating
  • Engineering
  • Facilities construction/infrastructure/maintenance
  • Interior Design
  • Lease Management
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Space Planning
  • Sustainability
  • Risk Management

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