Program Manager Aircraft Integrations

Metrea•Tampa, FL

19h•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 refueling, 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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be a US citizen.
Active Confidential / Secret clearance required at time of hire, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.
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.

Responsibilities

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.