Senior Program Manager (Federal Real Estate Exp)

Aleto • Washington, DC

8d • $150,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Aleto specializes in federal property management, space planning, and facility management. Aleto primarily supports federal government agencies to create realty solutions, provide facility and space planning support services, and enhance strategic communications. We are looking to hire motivated people who are excited to grow with us. You'll have the potential to help improve processes and help identify solutions for our government, supporting the organizations that serve American citizens across the country. We offer the opportunity to work directly with clients to have a real impact on the day-to-day operations of federal agencies. We are a growing company that stands firm on our core values: Accountability, Ingenuity, Reliability, Service, and Stewardship. This is what sets us apart from our competitors. Our Mission, Vision, and Purpose: Aleto is committed to helping federal agencies improve their workspaces. We aspire to be trusted advisors to senior executives for federal leasing and facilities operations decision-making. Our purpose is to enhance your workspaces with our innovations while maintaining your trust with dependable, responsible, and high-quality service. We work hand-in-hand with our partners, from start to finish, to ensure we're identifying and delivering the best solutions based on their business needs. We offer paid vacation, sick time, paid federal holidays, parental leave, full medical/dental/vision, and a 401(k). Aleto is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Aleto, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager for our federal client who is tasked with identifying, analyzing, and making recommendations on properties that the Federal government should sell, with the final set of recommendations due by December 31, 2026. The Program Manager will be an essential team member in assisting the client with its mission. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical government initiative to improve Federal real estate's efficiency and management.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design with 15+ years of overall experience; or Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields with 20+ years of experience
• 15+ years of senior-level experience managing the operations and maintenance of federal buildings over 1 million square feet
• 15+ years of supervisory experience
• A degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred
• Minimum of 15-20 years of experience in Federal real estate management, acquisition, or disposal
• Proven expertise in program management and a strong understanding of the Federal real estate landscape
• Extensive experience with federal contracts and familiarity with Government contracting procedures
• Skilled in submitting proposals, defining scopes of work, and managing schedules and site contractors
• In-depth knowledge of federal facilities management, decision-making processes, and federal rules and policies
• Experience with government budgeting and financial systems is required
• Strong contract negotiation experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in Microsoft Project
• Proficient in Google Workspace
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to clients and executives
• Ability to write clearly, edit for spelling and grammar, and adapt writing styles as needed
• Highly developed interpersonal and customer relationship management skills
• Professional demeanor with strong work ethic, discretion, and resourcefulness
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Team-oriented, with the ability to initiate and follow through on independent tasks
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Proficient in multi-tasking and adapting to shifting priorities
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality output
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations, identify issues, and provide solutions
• Expertise in risk management, both financial and programmatic
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with a strategic approach to data interpretation
• Strong ethical standards and sound judgment
• Decisive, with the ability to exercise independent judgment in high-pressure situations
• Ability to leverage organizational data in decision-making processes
• Skilled in delegation and team management
• Strong skills in negotiating, overseeing financial feasibility analyses, and conveying complex findings
• Familiarity with strategic planning, Federal regulations, historic preservation, and property disposal processes
• Highest level of integrity in managing confidential information
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically
• In-depth knowledge of federal property processes and legal frameworks
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with government agencies, contractors, and local professionals
• Compliance with all Aleto processes, standards, and guidelines including the utilization of the employee and intranet platforms to stay up to date on company news and events, submitting expense reports, providing monthly progress reports, etc.
• Participate in recurring 1:1 and performance development meetings with your Aleto team lead to discuss current job tasks, promote open dialog/feedback, recognize and celebrate wins, and review positive and purposeful approaches for meeting work-related and professional development goals.
• Attend team meetings, tri-annual company All-Hands Meetings, and other company-sponsored team-building events to foster and support Aleto's core values, vision, and culture.

Nice To Haves

• Background in construction management is a plus
• Familiarity with BOMA, national building codes, life safety codes, and ADA compliance
• Industry certifications preferred
• Experience with IWMS/CAFM/Space Management Applications
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Experience with accounting software

Responsibilities

• Property Identification & Analysis: Collaborate with contracted analytical staff to identify and analyze Federal properties that may be viable for sale. This will involve researching and sorting data, coordinating with brokers, and engaging with local real property professionals to evaluate potential sale candidates.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Travel to various cities and regions across the U.S. to meet with brokers, property professionals, and other stakeholders. Establish broker round tables and collaborate with various real estate professionals to help identify and assess sale candidates.
• Financial Feasibility Oversight: Oversee the financial analysis of identified properties. While extensive financial analysis will be conducted by contracted staff, the Program Manager must understand and review financial data and be able to communicate findings. The Manager will also work closely with the Executive Director to brief Board members regularly on the feasibility of property divestments.
• Report Documentation: Ensure comprehensive documentation of all analyses, engagements, and interactions with stakeholders. In preparation for the Board's final recommendations to Congress, the Program Manager will compile and present all relevant data and insights in a final report.
• Public and Stakeholder Meetings: Organize and facilitate public meetings and meetings with various stakeholders and communities of interest. Document the proceedings of these meetings to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the process.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance: Single, single-plus-one-dependent, or family medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
• Pre-Tax Savings Accounts The option to enroll in an HSA or FSA, depending on elected medical insurance coverage. Dependent Care FSAs are also available.
• Disability Insurance: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off includes eleven federal holidays. Full-time employees accrue PTO at the rate of 5 hours per pay period for a total of three weeks per year. In addition, employees are provided with a separate bank of 40 hours of paid sick leave per year.
• Retirement Plan: Aleto offers full-time employees a 401(k) qualified retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees