Position Summary

In this role, you will lead and integrate ISR aircraft modification and capability delivery programs across multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders. You will provide program-level leadership to Integration Project Managers, ensuring aligned execution across cost, schedule, and technical performance while maintaining a clear focus on operational effect. You will be successful if you can translate ISR mission needs into executable programs, drive disciplined delivery across a portfolio of aircraft integrations, and consistently deliver capability to customers on time, quality, and budget.
What You'll Do

• Lead and manage ISR aircraft modification and integration programs across multiple concurrent projects.
• Directly oversee and mentor Integration Project Managers, ensuring consistent standards and delivery outcomes.
• Own program-level cost, schedule, and performance, including forecasting, reporting, and risk management.
• Translate customer ISR mission requirements into executable program plans.
• Coordinate across engineering, production, certification, and operations.
• Manage program interfaces with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Drive integration of mission systems, sensors, and communications capabilities.
• Improve program management processes and governance.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor performance.
• Lead program reviews and senior stakeholder reporting.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in ISR, special mission aircraft, or aerospace integration.
• Experience leading multi-project programs and managing project managers.
• Background in aircraft modification and mission system integration.
• Proven delivery of programs to cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Experience managing budgets and forecasting.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate strategically and tactically.
• Experience with ISR sensors, communications systems, or data architectures.
• Familiarity with certification processes (e.g., Part 21).
• Experience in defense or government environments.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• PMP or equivalent
• Microsoft Project certifications
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, project management principles, quality management systems (e.g., AS9100), and safety protocols.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Valid Driver's License.

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 through Wellhub

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be a US citizen.
  Clearance required at time of hire: Active Confidential / Secret clearance required at time of hire, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.
• Eligible clearance required: This position requires eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements.
• Position may require passing a government-administered background check.
• Role may require adherence to export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).
• Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs.
Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting.
Travel

There may be significant CONUS travel requirements (40-50%).

Our Firmware

At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.

Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.