Government Jobs in Irvine, CA

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.

We are looking for an experienced government property and asset manager to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. This is a critical position as Anduril continues to expand its operations across a wide variety of programs, contracts, and locations.

As the Head of Government Property, you will oversee the lifecycle management of government, customer, company-owned, and capital property, ensuring compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). This role is integral to scaling Anduril’s operational excellence, offering you the opportunity to take full ownership of property management processes while driving measurable impact across the organization. You will lead a team of property and compliance professionals, providing mentorship and strategic direction while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

This position offers the unique opportunity to take property operations at Anduril from zero to one, owning material and critical projects that directly influence the company’s success in delivering transformative defense solutions. Anduril fosters a collaborative, fast-paced culture where you will have the freedom to innovate and make decisions that shape the future of the business.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and mentor a team of property and compliance professionals to establish and scale Anduril’s property management capabilities, ensuring alignment with company goals and program requirements.
• Oversee the lifecycle management of government, customer, company-owned, and capital property, including acquisition, utilization, maintenance, and disposition, ensuring compliance and accountability across all stages.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures that align with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 52.245-1, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 252.244-7001, and Anduril’s internal property management policies.
• Analyze current processes to identify areas for improvement, implement systems that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and support long-term operational success.
• Manage and execute compliance audits, both internal and external (e.g., Defense Contract Management Agency), ensuring Anduril maintains alignment with government, company, and capital property management regulations, while addressing corrective actions as necessary.
• Act as the primary customer contact for federal operations and government property activities, leading program reviews and collaborating with stakeholders to address cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Provide guidance and training to cross-functional teams on government and company property regulations, fostering compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify challenges and remove obstacles for your team and internal partners, engaging stakeholders to ensure effective resolution and program success.
• Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Problem solve and remove obstacles for your team and internal and external partners. Know how to think critically and engage the right teams to help.
• Communicate effectively to keep internal and external teams informed at all times. Use the necessary channels (Slack, email, meetings) to ensure stakeholders understand what needs to be accomplished and when.
• Be a team player where no task is too small. Be willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. Embrace the startup life.

QUALIFICATIONS

US Salary Range : $108,000 - $204,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and / or training, critical skills, and / or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including :

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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