Overview:
STR is seeking a highly organized and proactive Facilities Coordinator to join our team in Arlington, VA. This position will have overall responsibility for all aspects of shipping and receiving for the site. You will also assist in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our facilities, including managing vendor relationships, coordinating maintenance activities, and supporting the overall functionality and safety of the workplace. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask.
Key Responsibilities:
Shipping and Receiving:
- Coordinate and track all incoming and outgoing shipments ensuring accurate and timely processing, including all related administrative tasks
- Coordinate with internal divisions to ensure proper handling and distribution of materials and equipment
- Maintain accurate records of all shipping and receiving activities, including tracking and documentation
- Ensure compliance with all relevant shipping regulations and guidelines
- Manage and schedule loading dock deliveries and shipment activities
Facilities Maintenance and Operations Support:
- Assist in coordination and oversight of maintenance and repairs of the facility
- Assist in managing relationships with external vendors and service providers, including EHS services, janitorial services, security, maintenance contractors, and catering deliveries
- Maintain accurate records of facility-related activities, including maintenance schedules, vendor contracts, and safety inspections
- Assist with budget preparation and monitoring for facility-related expenses ensuring accuracy and compliance with contracts
- Escort vendors into lab spaces as needed while ensuring safety and compliance
- Maintain inventory of office supplies, including office furniture and equipment
- Assist in space planning and office layout changes to optimize the use of available space
- Coordinate office moves, including the relocation of furniture and equipment
- Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies
- Collaborate and support regular safety audits and drills and maintain records of safety inspections
- Assist in addressing and resolving safety concerns or incidents promptly
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with other STR sites
- Provide general administrative support to the Facilities Manager and other team members as needed
- Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the facility, including common areas, meeting rooms, and workspaces
- Other duties as assigned
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 1-2 years of experience in Facilities Operations, Site Coordination, or similar roles
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VISIO); CAD experience a plus
- Self-starter with strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
- Comfortable managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to support staff and liaise with external vendors
- Strong customer service orientation with collaborative, team-first attitude
- Enthusiasm to learn, grow, and expand responsibilities across operational domains.
- Ability to lift up to 40 LBS
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $50,400 - $67,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
