Subject Matter Expert

Summary

Company Overview 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.Company Overview 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.Group Overview Electromagnetic and Cyber Group (EM&C)is responsible fordeveloping flexible and survivable advanced electronic warfare and secure communications equipment while providing the industry's leading signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber experts.Metreaspecializes in signal classification, direction finding, advanced geolocation techniques, and waveform development including waveforms for MANET and LPI/LPD applications.Metreaalso develops special purpose radios for government customers andlicensesDF and geolocation solutions to multiple OEMs.Position Summary This role is responsible for providing technical operations expertise, mission support, research and development, and solution design in support real world ISR mission efforts.What You'll Do Serve as a subject matter expert dedicated to identifying, developing, and delivering technical solutions in support of real world ISR mission effortsServe as a command and control liaison between the customer and mission platformsConduct research and development on emerging technologies, equipment, and TTPs in support of MSO's operational solutionsMaintain and continuously improve personal technical proficiency in applicable technologies, TTPs, and equipmentInterface and coordinate with other Metrea entities, customers, external vendors, and attend applicable technical trade shows, workshops, and other events on behalf of MetreaStrengthen technical proficiency and customer relationships by serving as an instructor for the department on an episodic basisWhat You Bring 20 years' experience in a similar role, including at least five overseas deployments with Special Operations Forces or the IC in a technical operations role (SI/EW operator, tactical Cyber operator, or equivalent)Must possess above average initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision or guidanceMust possess strong technical proficiency in Signals Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Cyberspace theory, operations, TTPs, equipment, and associated technologies, to include, but not limited to: LINUX, computer networking, antenna construction/employment, and HF/VHF/UHF, DMR, GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, 802.11, and Bluetooth protocolsMust possess experience and a working proficiency in Human Intelligence/Counterintelligence TTPsMust possess the ability to maintain and quickly gain proficiency on emerging technologies and TTPsMust possess strong communications skills and a solid command of the English language, both oral and written, and be comfortable with public speaking and briefing customers20 years' experience including at least five deployments with Special Operations Forces or the IC in a technical role (SI/EW operator, tactical Cyber operator, or equivalent)Certifications Additional Eligibility Qualifications FCC Amateur Radio Extra License, LINUX Academy fundamentals, Security Plus certificationValid Driver's LicenseBenefits Comprehensive medical plan optionsHSA/FSA accountsDental and vision coverage6% employer 401(k) matchFully paid parental leave for all new parentsGenerous PTOLife and disability insuranceLong-term and Short-term disability coverageAD&D CoveragePet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSubsided gym membership / plans throughWellhubWork Authorization / Security Clearance Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United StatesMust be a U.S. citizenValid Driver's LicenseClearance required at time of hire: 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 requirementsPosition may require passing a government-administered background checkEmployment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirementsAAP/EEO Statement Metrea Spectrum Operations LLC 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 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. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.Work Environment This role operates in an environment that varies from a clerical, office setting using standard office equipment to austere settings with various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and coldTravel Ability to travel up to 50%. Additional travel may be required based on the business needs.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Company Overview 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.Company Overview 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.Group Overview Electromagnetic and Cyber Group (EM&C)is responsible fordeveloping flexible and survivable advanced electronic warfare and secure communications equipment while providing the industry's leading signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber experts.Metreaspecializes in signal classification, direction finding, advanced geolocation techniques, and waveform development including waveforms for MANET and LPI/LPD applications.Metreaalso develops special purpose radios for government customers andlicensesDF and geolocation solutions to multiple OEMs.Position Summary This role is responsible for providing technical operations expertise, mission support, research and development, and solution design in support real world ISR mission efforts.What You'll Do Serve as a subject matter expert dedicated to identifying, developing, and delivering technical solutions in support of real world ISR mission effortsServe as a command and control liaison between the customer and mission platformsConduct research and development on emerging technologies, equipment, and TTPs in support of MSO's operational solutionsMaintain and continuously improve personal technical proficiency in applicable technologies, TTPs, and equipmentInterface and coordinate with other Metrea entities, customers, external vendors, and attend applicable technical trade shows, workshops, and other events on behalf of MetreaStrengthen technical proficiency and customer relationships by serving as an instructor for the department on an episodic basisWhat You Bring 20 years' experience in a similar role, including at least five overseas deployments with Special Operations Forces or the IC in a technical operations role (SI/EW operator, tactical Cyber operator, or equivalent)Must possess above average initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision or guidanceMust possess strong technical proficiency in Signals Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Cyberspace theory, operations, TTPs, equipment, and associated technologies, to include, but not limited to: LINUX, computer networking, antenna construction/employment, and HF/VHF/UHF, DMR, GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, 802.11, and Bluetooth protocolsMust possess experience and a working proficiency in Human Intelligence/Counterintelligence TTPsMust possess the ability to maintain and quickly gain proficiency on emerging technologies and TTPsMust possess strong communications skills and a solid command of the English language, both oral and written, and be comfortable with public speaking and briefing customers20 years' experience including at least five deployments with Special Operations Forces or the IC in a technical role (SI/EW operator, tactical Cyber operator, or equivalent)Certifications Additional Eligibility Qualifications FCC Amateur Radio Extra License, LINUX Academy fundamentals, Security Plus certificationValid Driver's LicenseBenefits Comprehensive medical plan optionsHSA/FSA accountsDental and vision coverage6% employer 401(k) matchFully paid parental leave for all new parentsGenerous PTOLife and disability insuranceLong-term and Short-term disability coverageAD&D CoveragePet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSubsided gym membership / plans throughWellhubWork Authorization / Security Clearance Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United StatesMust be a U.S. citizenValid Driver's LicenseClearance required at time of hire: 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 requirementsPosition may require passing a government-administered background checkEmployment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirementsAAP/EEO Statement Metrea Spectrum Operations LLC 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 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. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.Work Environment This role operates in an environment that varies from a clerical, office setting using standard office equipment to austere settings with various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and coldTravel Ability to travel up to 50%. Additional travel may be required based on the business needs.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr