Strategic Real Estate Operations

Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate investing (equity or credit), development, strategic real estate planning, or corporate development, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.

Strategic Foresight.

Anticipates business, technological, and geopolitical shifts to craft 5-10 year real estate roadmaps that enable our business and fuel growth.

Portfolio Stewardship.

Optimizes diverse assets (office, R&D, industrial) for efficiency, scalability, and value—balancing cost, location, and mission needs.

Harnesses data modeling and predictive tools to forecast needs, audit utilization, and drive evidence-based optimizations.

$165,000

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$210,000 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:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

As a Strategic Real Estate Operator, you will architect and execute enterprise-wide real estate strategies that propel Anduril’s business.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Real Estate, this senior role demands an independent operator who can execute on behalf of a 5M+ sq ft portfolio—spanning R&D labs, agile manufacturing hubs, and global offices—with explosive growth, talent imperatives, and mission-critical initiatives.

In a landscape of rapid technological evolution and business growth, you will deliver data-fueled optimizations that enhance operational readiness, agility, cost leadership, and innovation velocity.

Real Estate Portfolio Optimization: Pioneer portfolio transformations—strategic expansions, developments, and acquisitions —leveraging divisional geo strategies and analytics to align real estate plans with workforce dynamics, supply chain resilience, and market opportunities.

Develop and maintain real estate master plans, including scenario modeling for mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements specific to defense and security sectors.

Financial & Operational Excellence: Spearhead cost leadership initiatives, achieving efficiencies through advanced analytics, lease restructurings, and capital financing structures, and capital project investment frameworks.

We are a leading defense technology company dedicated to advancing national security through innovative engineering, research, and manufacturing solutions. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide and a diverse real estate portfolio spanning over 3 million square feet—including modern office spaces, cutting-edge R&D facilities, and high-capacity manufacturing sites—we are committed to operational excellence, strategic growth, and cost-effective resource management. Our mission is to deliver mission-critical technologies while fostering a collaborative and secure work environment.