Strategic Real Estate, Portfolio Planning & Strategy Lead

Strategic Real Estate, Portfolio Planning & Strategy Lead – Anduril Industries – Costa Mesa, California, United States

In this pivotal role you shape Anduril’s real‑estate footprint to accelerate the development of cutting‑edge defense technologies. You will lead the end‑to‑end portfolio strategy, aligning site acquisition, lease optimization, and long‑term land use with the company’s mission to deliver rapid, AI‑driven solutions for national security. Your decisions directly influence mission‑critical timelines, cost efficiencies, and the ability to scale advanced manufacturing and R&D labs across the United States. Reporting to the Vice President of Global Operations, you partner with senior leaders in aerospace, finance, and information theory to embed strategic real‑estate insight into every product roadmap. The position offers a clear path to senior leadership, with opportunities to expand influence across Anduril’s global sites and drive transformative growth in a fast‑moving, high‑impact industry.

- Define and execute a multi‑year real‑estate portfolio plan that supports rapid scaling of aerospace and AI hardware programs.
- Conduct rigorous financial modeling, cost‑benefit analysis, and risk assessment for site acquisition, lease negotiations, and divestitures.
- Lead cross‑functional teams—including engineering, security, and finance—to align land‑use strategies with mission requirements and clearance protocols.
- Leverage 3D visualization and GIS tools to evaluate site suitability, infrastructure constraints, and sustainability metrics.
- Negotiate complex contracts with landlords, government agencies, and defense contractors while maintaining compliance with classified information handling.
- Drive continuous improvement by integrating information‑theory‑based data analytics into portfolio performance dashboards.
- Mentor junior analysts and serve as the primary liaison between corporate strategy and operational execution.

Anduril’s culture fuses relentless innovation with a deep commitment to national security, offering a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive. You will join a purpose‑driven team that values technical excellence, strategic thinking, and ethical stewardship of classified information. The role places you at the forefront of industry trends—autonomous systems, AI‑enabled defense platforms, and sustainable manufacturing—giving you a unique platform to influence the future of defense infrastructure. Benefit from accelerated career development programs, access to cutting‑edge aerospace labs, and a supportive ecosystem that rewards impact. If you are driven to translate complex data, finance, and aerospace expertise into tangible, mission‑critical outcomes, this is the opportunity to lead Anduril’s real‑estate strategy into the next era of defense innovation.