Strategic Real Estate Associate

Strategic Real Estate Associate

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.

About The Team

The Strategic Real Estate Operations team is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strategic approach to Anduril's real estate footprint, ensuring optimal use of resources and alignment with company goals. This role will build and execute foundational strategies and processes for real estate initiatives including the development, acquisition, operation and disposition of assets.

About The Job

We are looking for an Associate to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. These are the specific accomplishments the person in this role should achieve within the first 12-18 months:

• Develop Strategic Real Estate Plans: Create detailed strategic plans for corporate real estate strategy, asset acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. This includes evaluating market trends, forecasting future company needs, and developing independently-minded solutions which align with company goals.
• Financial Analysis and Budgeting: Conduct thorough financial analyses for real estate projects, including cost-benefit analyses, ROI calculations, and budget management. Ensure that all financial aspects of real estate projects are meticulously managed and aligned with company financial goals.
• Optimize Space Utilization: Implement strategies to optimize the use of existing real estate assets, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This includes space planning, workplace strategies, and recommendations for space utilization improvements.
• Lease Management: Oversee the execution of all lease agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, and negotiating favorable lease terms for the company. Work with the data analytics team to maintain an accurate real estate source of truth.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with various teams, including finance, data analytics, legal, and facilities, to ensure cohesive strategies and execution of real estate initiatives. Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments to support real estate goals.

What You'll Do

• Financial Acumen: Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost management related to real estate projects.
• Market Knowledge: In-depth understanding of commercial real estate markets, trends, and industry standards.
• Strategic Planning: Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic plans for real estate development, acquisitions or operations.
• Independent Thinking: Proven ability to generate and convey unique, independent viewpoints and be confident in providing your opinion and driving results.
• Process Implementation & Improvement: Ability to design, implement, and manage processes for real estate operations, including data validation, lease management, and space utilization.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with various teams to gather data, implement processes, and support strategic real estate goals.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in either commercial real estate (development, investing, asset management) or investment banking/consulting with a demonstrated interest in commercial real estate.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel as needed for site visits and meetings.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

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!