Program Manager

Company Overview

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR electronic warfare secure communications aerial refuelling special air missions aerial firefighting and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing building and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service spanning people finance platform operations legal and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects not just equipment. By owning the full stack from the lab to the field we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. Its a fast-moving intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility work on problems that matter and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.

Headquartered in Washington DC with facilities across the United States the United Kingdom as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.

GroupOverview

Special Air Missions Group (SAM) is responsible for developing and delivering Metreas Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Special Mobility and Aerial Firefighting (AFF) capabilities. SAM oversees the integration of new mission systems ensuring operational readiness across specialized aviation operations. It manages fleet maintenance regulatory compliance and strategic partnerships to enhance mission effectiveness. By consolidating expertise and infrastructure SAM ensures Metreas airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior ISR Program Manager to lead and support complex Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manned airborne ISR missions and a deep understanding of U.S. government contracting processes. This role involves planning executing and managing ISR programs in both domestic and austere international.

What Youll Do

• Lead ISR program planning and execution including deployment stand-ups and spoke operations
• Coordinate with government and industry stakeholders to ensure mission success
• Manage program schedules budgets and deliverables in compliance with contract requirements
• Support proposal development and contract modifications
• Oversee operational readiness and sustainment of ISR platforms
• CONUS Travel required (50%)

What You Bring

• 6-12 years of experience in manned airborne ISR operations management
• Strong knowledge of U.S. government contracting and acquisition processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel PowerPoint Project)
• Experience with ISR deployment stand-ups and spoke operations
• Familiarity with operational planning tools and mission management systems
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• PMP and/or DAU Certification (waived with experience in lieu of on a case-by-case basis)

AdditionalEligibilityQualifications

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
  Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsided gym membership / plans throughWellhub

WorkAuthorization/SecurityClearance

• Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

AAP/EEO Statement

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

PositionTypeandExpectedHoursofWork

This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available as business needs require.

WorkEnvironment

This job operates in an office setting.

Travel

Yes 50% CONUS