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Facilities Director

Verite Group, Mc Lean, VA, United States


What Impact You'll Have: The Facilities Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of GRVTY's facilities and physical environment across one or multiple locations. This role requires a seasoned leader with deep experience in facilities operations, compliance, physical security requirements, and vendor/contract management-particularly within secure or government-adjacent environments. The Facilities Director will ensure that GRVTY's buildings, spaces, and physical systems meet mission requirements, maintain compliance with federal standards and support a high-performance workforce. This individual must be proactive, strategic, and capable of operating in a dynamic environment. What You'll Be Owning: * Lead and oversee all facilities operations, including maintenance, security coordination, space planning, and lifecycle management * Ensure compliance with federal, DoD, and Intelligence Community requirements, including physical and technical security standards * Interface with landlord and landlord representatives as needed * Coordinate closely with security leadership on access control, classified storage, secure workspaces (SCIF), alarms, and accreditation requirements * Manage facilities-related contracts, vendors, service providers, and construction/renovation projects * Oversee facility risk assessments, emergency preparedness plans, and business continuity planning * Develop long-term facilities strategies aligned with GRVTY's growth, mission needs, and operational tempo * Manage budgets, forecast facility-related expenditures, and ensure efficient resource allocation * Maintain accurate documentation, certifications, and systems (e.g., work order management, asset tracking, maintenance schedules) * Lead facility audits, inspections, and compliance reviews with government partners * Uphold GRVTY's culture of excellence, ensuring safe, reliable, secure, and mission-ready work environments * Mentor and supervise facilities staff; build a resilient and responsive facilities operations team What You Must Have: * 8+ years of experience in facilities management, operations, or security-oriented environments * Strong knowledge of physical security systems: access control, CCTV, alarms, emergency systems * Proven ability to manage landlord, vendors, contracts, and facility-related projects at scale * Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, building codes, and safety regulations * Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills * U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with FS Poly clearance (active clearance preferred) * Ability to work with discretion and handle sensitive or classified information What Would Be Nice to Have: * Demonstrated experience managing secure facilities, SCIFs, or government-regulated environments (ICD 705 experience highly preferred) * Experience supporting defense, intelligence, or homeland security customers * Previous work bringing SCIFs through accreditation * Project management certification (e.g., PMP, LEED, FMP, IFMA credentials) * Experience with facility expansion, multi-site management, or rapid scaling initiatives