Tactical ISR/EW Subject Matter Expert 5

Metrea Management LLC

10d•Remote

About The Position

The Tactical ISR / EW Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides operational, technical, and expeditionary expertise across Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Signals Intelligence (SI), Electronic Warfare (EW), and cyber enablement in support of MSO’s Special Training and Operations (STO) mission. Tactical ISR / EW SMEs support contracted customer requirements, mission validation exercises, operational programs and projects, and capability integration efforts across the Metrea enterprise. This role requires a blend of hands-on technical proficiency, operational judgment, and the ability to plan and execute expeditionary technical activities in complex environments with disciplined management of physical and electronic signatures. The SME advises customers, partners, and internal teams on the effective employment of ISR/EW capabilities and may contribute to the design and delivery of special training and exercise support as required to enable mission execution and demonstrate technical depth and leadership. Limited overseas support may be provided on an as-needed and voluntary basis.

Requirements

Strong technical foundation across ISR, SI/EW, and related spectrum operations.
Demonstrated experience conducting ground-based or expeditionary ISR/SI/EW technical activities in support of mission or customer requirements.
Experience operating in small-team, austere, or contested environments with limited external support.
Practical experience conducting RF survey, direction finding, geolocation, and technical collection across HF/VHF/UHF and wireless digital communications environments.
Working knowledge of modern RF collection tools and spectrum analysis platforms.
Proficiency in LINUX-based systems and basic networking principles.
Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to emerging technologies and evolving operational conditions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief customers and deliver technical instruction.
DD214 with Honorable Discharge
Approximately 15+ years of ISR/SI/EW experience, including at least four operational deployments as a SI/EW operator.
Recognized senior authority in tactical ISR/EW survey, direction finding, geolocation strategy, collection design, and signal-domain expertise.
Expert-level RF characterization and advanced protocol analysis across multiple signal domains.
Demonstrated ability to design and integrate multi-sensor collection approaches aligned to customer requirements.
Deep operational proficiency with advanced RF collection systems (e.g., SCEPTRE, DRT, Spectrum Guard), including configuration, tuning, and failure diagnosis.
Demonstrated ability to make collection trade-off decisions under signature and operational constraints.
FCC Amateur Radio Extra License.
LINUX fundamentals training and Security+ (required).
One advanced cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSP, OSCP, GREM, CISM, CASP+).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Active TS clearance with eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is required at time of hire, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.
Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements.
Position may require passing a government-administered background check.
Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting Special Operations Forces or other expeditionary tactical units is highly preferred.
Mode Instructor or I/E certifications (preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide expeditionary ISR and EW technical expertise in support of customer requirements, exercises, and enterprise initiatives.
Plan and execute SI/EW technical support activities aligned with contracted customer requirements, ensuring disciplined management of physical and electronic signatures.
Conduct RF survey, direction finding (DF), geolocation, collection, and analysis across HF/VHF/UHF and wireless digital communications environments.
Assess operational and electromagnetic environments and adapt technical approaches to evolving conditions.
Integrate commercially available, government-provided, and partner technical capabilities in support of customer requirements.
Support mission rehearsal, exercise design, and special training events that replicate realistic operational conditions.
Deliver instruction on tactical ISR/EW employment, including Metrea-developed and third-party systems, as required.
Contribute to capability evaluation, testing, and refinement efforts based on operational feedback.
Produce technical documentation, after-action products, and assessments to support continuous improvement.
Mentor junior personnel and contribute to team professional development.
Participate in CONUS and OCONUS travel, including limited overseas support on an as-needed basis.