Program Manager Air to Air Refueling (PMAARF)

Metrea•Temecula, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

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. It's 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. We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead and manage complex air-to-air refueling programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in program management, deep knowledge of air-to-air refueling systems, and experience supporting OCONUS operations. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to deliver on-time and within budget.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of program management experience in aerospace or defense programs
Direct experience with air-to-air refueling systems and associated technologies
Proven ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Experience supporting OCONUS operations and understanding of international logistics and compliance
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be a US Citizen
Position requires passing a government-administered background check
Valid US Drivers License required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
PMP or equivalent certification highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead program planning, execution, and delivery for air-to-air refueling projects
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules, budgets, and risk management plans
Coordinate with maintenance, operations, and logistics teams to ensure program objectives are met
Manage customer relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for program status and deliverables
Oversee compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality requirements
Support OCONUS deployments and operations (Program is OCONUS)