Program Manager Air to Air Refueling; PMAARF

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 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.

• 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)

• 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 (Master’s preferred)
• PMP or equivalent certification highly desirable

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be a US Citizen

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance Long‑term and Short‑term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

• Position requires passing a government‑administered background check
• Valid US Driver’s License required

Metrea Management, LLC. 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.

This is a full‑time exempt position with typical working hours supporting the Department of War Operations Center. Hours and…