● TALENT ONE MARKET INTELLIGENCE: ANDURIL INDUSTRIES
🔥 TALENT LIQUIDITY:
Extremely tight. Most qualified talent is locked in legacy firms with golden handcuffs. The supply of experts who understand both modern tech-stack integration and strict FAR compliance is near zero.
📈 ALPHA SIGNAL:
This role is the gatekeeper for the company’s ability to execute on massive defense contracts. By ensuring audit-proof compliance, you directly protect the company’s revenue stream, which secures your equity value and guarantees your mortgage is covered by the most aggressive growth firm in the sector.
$190k – $240k Base + Equity + Performance Bonus
85.9/100
Official Role Description: Anduril Industries
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 JOB
We are looking for an experienced Head of Government Property to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa. This is a critical position as Anduril continues to expand its operations across a wide variety of programs, contracts, and locations.
As a the Head of Government Property, you will oversee a team of Government Property Managers who direct the lifecycle management of customer owned property to ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). This role is integral to scaling Anduril’s operational excellence, offering you the opportunity to take ownership of property management processes while driving measurable impact across the site and organization. Anduril fosters a collaborative, fast-paced culture where you will have the freedom to innovate and make decisions that shape the future of the business.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead and mentor a team of property and compliance professionals to establish and scale Anduril’s property management capabilities, ensuring alignment with company goals and program requirements.
- Oversee the lifecycle management of government, customer, company-owned, and capital property, including acquisition, utilization, maintenance, and disposition, ensuring compliance and accountability across all stages.
- Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures that align with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 52.245-1, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 252.244-7001, and Anduril’s internal property management policies.
- Analyze current processes to identify areas for improvement, implement systems that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and support long-term operational success.
- Manage and execute compliance audits, both internal and external (e.g., Defense Contract Management Agency), ensuring Anduril maintains alignment with government, company, and capital property management regulations, while addressing corrective actions as necessary.
- Act as the primary customer contact for federal operations and government property activities, leading program reviews and collaborating with stakeholders to address cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
- Provide guidance and training to cross-functional teams on government and company property regulations, fostering compliance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Proactively identify challenges and remove obstacles for your team and internal partners, engaging stakeholders to ensure effective resolution and program success.
- Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
- Problem solve and remove obstacles for your team and internal and external partners. Know how to think critically and engage the right teams to help.
- Communicate effectively to keep internal and external teams informed at all times. Use the necessary channels (Slack, email, meetings) to ensure stakeholders understand what needs to be accomplished and when.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience managing customer property.
- Proven experience leading and mentoring teams, with a demonstrated ability to manage and scale teams while fostering accountability, growth, and alignment with organizational goals.
- In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 52.245-1 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 245, with a proven ability to implement and maintain compliance systems.
- Extensive experience conducting compliance audits, including internal assessments and external reviews (e.g., DCMA and DCAA).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights that improve operations and compliance
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, engage stakeholders, and build lasting relationships.
- Familiarity and competence with property management systems and tools, including the Government Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).
- Customer-focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Certifications such as Certified Professional Property Specialist (CPPS), Certified Professional Property Administrator (CPPA), or Certified Professional Property Manager (CPPM) from the National Property Management Association (NPMA) are highly desired.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
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:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We’ve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an
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Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender’s email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
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