Company Overview
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security.
With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a-service across a spectrum of domains including Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Synthetic.
Metrea Management provides central services to eleven (11) global capability units via Operations, Solutions, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams.
Capability Unit
Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) operates a fleet of KC-135 aircraft, offering an air-to-air refueling service that seamlessly, safely, and professionally integrates into military aviation training and operations.
Position Summary
This role is responsible for supporting the Program Manager in all NAVAIR contract activities and assists to ensure all performance and contract standards are adhered to under the terms of the contract and in accordance with company standards and policies.
This position will be involved in all aspects of the program, including financial, logistical, schedule, and reporting.
This role will also provide detailed metrics to include historical trends, forecasts and regular reporting to support customer driven requests.
Role and Responsibilities Support the Program Manager in day-to-day management of assigned programs from proposal to completion and ensuring that deadlines are met.
Assist with reviewing, contributing to and ensuring all deliverables presented to the client are accurate, transparent and ready to be presented.
Identifies and assesses program issues and helps develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality and client satisfaction goals and objectives.
Assists with the centralized planning, direction, and control requirements to meet the cost, schedule, and performance goals throughout the lifecycle of assigned programs.
Tracks progress against the program plan milestones.
Works independently and exercises reasonable discernment with little supervision while providing clear documentation of activities and accomplishments aligned with approved NAVAIR policies and processes.
Monitor the business development of existing customers and assists the Program Manager in current program areas.
Monitor project /proposal process and assists the proposal team members to identify opportunities related to respective program areas.
In the absence of the Program Manager must be able to seamlessly carry out all related tasks and serve as a program representative to management teams and in weekly meetings with the customer.
Participate in customer program reviews and meetings as necessary.
High degree of discretion and confidentiality required.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Skills and Experience Education: Bachelor's degree in STEM, finance or business-related field; or 10+ years of program/project management experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience: 3+ years of aviation program/project management or working with government contracts.
High level of learning, strategic thinking, team building, conflict resolution and time management.
Excellent communication skills, verbally and in written format, for briefing and presentation delivery to program employees, management and customers.
Must possess a financial acumen, with ability to manage cost and schedule; proven ability to deliver on time and with utmost quality.
Must have the ability to multitask and work effectively, both individually and as a member of a project team, while ensuring timely completion of assignments.
Ability to interact with internal and external customers.
Computer Skills: Mastery in Microsoft Office Suite Programs, including Microsoft Project.
Experience with various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferably Microsoft Dynamics experience.
Certificates: Project Management Certificate (CAPM, PMI, PMP) Valid Driver's License Our Culture
Metrea's single core value "rooted in humility" is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture.
These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture.
We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for
Benefits
Health and welfare
Retirement plan eligibility
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Employee must be a US citizen.
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret (or higher) Clearance Level.
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Special Management LLC (MAM) 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.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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.
Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.
Travel
Travel Requirements: 10%
Work Location
MSM HQ - Temecula
41955 4th St
Temecula, CA 92590
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting.
Physical Demands
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
The role, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.