Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager About Us BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy.

BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. BlackSky is seeking a hands-on and experienced Facilities Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations, maintenance management, planning, and expansion of our Tukwila, WA, Seattle, WA, and Herndon, VA offices.

This role will oversee a highly secure satellite manufacturing facility, including clean room and laboratory environments, as well as a Mission Operations Center (MOC). They will ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable work environment that supports business operations and will work closely with IT, Security, and building management to ensure facilities are well maintained and operational needs are met. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on facilities leader who thrives in a fast-paced, highly technical environment and enjoys balancing strategic planning for the office spaces with daily administrative tasks and operational execution.

They are an organized problem-solver with strong customer service instincts who anticipates facilities needs before they become a larger problem. This position is an on-site role, and will report to our Seattle and Tukwila offices five days per week, while managing our office and facilities in Herndon, VA remotely. This role reports to the Vice President, Supply Chain and Production.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage daily facilities operations across multiple office, laboratory, clean room, and specialized environments to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Oversee the facilities and operations of our three main offices in Seattle, WA, Tukwila, WA, and Herndon, VA. Oversee clean room, laboratory, and MOC protocols, including contamination control, equipment certification, hazard mitigation, service and calibration schedules, and environmental compliance.

Manage facility operations supporting controlled environments, office spaces, and technical infrastructure, ensuring readiness for testing, manufacturing, mission operations, and day‑to‑day workplace needs. Coordinate and manage preventative maintenance programs for building systems, equipment, and facility infrastructure. Oversee facility repairs, maintenance requests, and capital improvement projects, working closely with internal teams and external vendors.

Lead construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and expansion projects across all locations. Serve as the primary liaison with building management, contractors, service providers, and specialized technical vendors. Select, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships for facility services, utilities, security systems, janitorial, laboratory support, and clean room operations.

Partner cross‑functionally with Security, IT, People Operations, Engineering, mission teams, and lab/MOC personnel to support physical security, access control, technology installations, infrastructure projects, and workspace readiness. Oversee receiving, shipping, deliveries, and logistics to ensure timely handling of equipment, materials, and vendor shipments. Manage office and technical space planning, including layouts for laboratories, clean rooms, offices, and MOC infrastructure needs.

Ensure conference rooms, common areas,