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Job Title: Space Utilization Planner                                 

Location: Arnold AFB, TN

Job Family Code:   O-Engineering

Function/Branch: Engineering/Base Ops Capital Projects

Directorate: Asset Management

Position Type: Regular, Full Time        

Pay Type: Exempt        

Grade: A07 (AA0706)

Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000 / year

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Space Utilization Planner, supporting the Test Operations and Sustainment contract at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee. The person in this role will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for a key role in supporting national defense through ground testing of air and space systems the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for transforming creative interior concepts, hand-drafted schematics, and raw site measurements into precise, professional 2D CAD floor plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans (RCPs), and millwork details. The ideal candidate has an expert eye for spatial flow, furniture clearance, and understands applicable accessibility standards, local building codes, and technical drafting standards.

Job Duties:

• Works closely with AF Facility Space Planning
• Visit project sites to conduct physical field measurements and document existing structural conditions 
• Analyze interior spaces to maximize functionality, circulation, and user flow 
• Apply industry standards for furniture clearances, accessibility (Americans with Disabilities Act), and local building codes 
• Draft detailed floor plans, furniture layouts, elevations, millwork, and electrical/lighting configurations.
• Coordinate closely with interior designers, architects, and project managers to ensure design integrity is maintained throughout the technical drafting phase
• Format and compile final drawing sets for client presentations, contractor bidding, and permitting
• Convert physical site dimensions into accurate "As-Built" digital drawings 
• Create Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCPs) and detailed finish schedules 
• It is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Technical certification in a relevant field (ex. Drafting, ADDA, etc)
• 2 years' professional drafting or interior design experience in architecture, interior design, or design-build firm
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network
• Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Preferred Qualifications

• S. Degree in Interior Design, Drafting, Architecture, or a related technical field.
• 3 years of professional drafting or interior design experience in architecture, interior design, or design build firm with experience using AutoCAD (2D) and/or Revit;
• Technical Drawing Standards: Deep understanding of architectural drafting conventions, line weights, dimensioning, and scale
• Code Compliance: Familiarity with residential/commercial building codes, life safety guidelines, and ADA requirements
• Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve spatial conflicts (e.g., HVAC ducting vs. ceiling heights or door swings)
• Time Management: Capable of managing drafting timelines across multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated Work: A strong portfolio that demonstrates clean CAD standards, organized layers, and cohesive interior drafting packages

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

Beyond New Horizons (BNH) is a fully populated joint venture of Astrion and Fluor Federal Services, Inc. formed to provide unmatched Test Operations and Sustainment services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

We chose our name to serve as an enduring reminder of our commitment to AEDC's rich aerospace research and development legacy anchored in AEDC's Toward New Horizons founding study and the unprecedented opportunities to greatly expand AEDC's capabilities and capacity Beyond those existing today. Leveraging the capabilities of our parent companies, BNH specializes in testing and evaluation for military and space systems combined with proven capability in large-scale Government program management, integration, engineering, and construction services for specialized and technically advanced high-hazard facilities.

Join our Team!

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

U.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.

$70,000 - $95,000 / year at location TN 

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