Strategic Real Estate Operations

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$165,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
134 days ago
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Similar $181k
This role $192k
$132k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $141,700–$220,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $192k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Strategic Real Estate Operations

Strategic Real Estate_Operations is a senior role within the real estate team responsible for architecting and executing enterprise-wide strategies for a massive portfolio including R&D labs, manufacturing hubs, and global offices. The successful candidate will manage portfolio transformations through expansions, acquisitions, and lease restructurings while performing data-driven optimizations to enhance operational readiness and cost leadership. Key responsibilities include developing multi-year master plans, forecasting headcount and space demands across engineering and production environments, and managing relationships with brokers, attorneys, and government entities. The role requires expertise in capital deployment, real estate planning, and investment within industrial or tech sectors. Essential skills include advanced analytics, financial modeling, and executive communication to influence C-suite decisions. This position addresses the complex challenge of scaling infrastructure for a high-growth defense technology company operating in a regulated environment.

What you'll do

  • Execute portfolio transformations including strategic expansions, developments, and acquisitions for R&D labs, manufacturing hubs, and offices.
  • Develop long-term real estate master plans using scenario modeling for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
  • Drive cost leadership through lease restructurings, capital financing structures, and advanced data analytics.
  • Manage relationships with brokers, attorneys, and government entities to navigate defense-specific compliance and site acquisitions.
  • Forecast headcount growth and space requirements across engineering, manufacturing, and administrative divisions for 5-10 year horizons.
  • Align real estate initiatives with corporate goals including talent acquisition, innovation, and international expansion.
  • Present data-driven financial reports and strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and division leaders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate investing, development, strategic planning, or corporate development.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a managerial role.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills to influence cross-functional teams and senior executives.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% for site visits and meetings.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Eligibility for security clearance is preferred.

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