Joint Military and Space Planning Subject Matter Expert
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Sciences, Computer Sciences, Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, Intelligence, International Relations, National Security, or a related field is required.
- At least seven years of military planning, targeting, and/or electromagnetic maneuver warfare experience is required.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance; an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.
- At least ten years of field, operational military, or government experience is desired.
- Expertise as a Service- or Joint-level Space Officer/Cadre or Targeteer at the Joint, Service, theater, or operational level is desired.
- Experience with Maritime Operations Centers and/or Naval Information Warfare Systems Command or Program Executive Office organizations is highly desired.
- Familiarity with systems engineering development, design, installation, testing analysis, integration, management, and operations of software tactical decision aids and battle management tools is highly desired.
- Knowledge of Department of Defense research and development processes and organizations, Department of Defense systems, and Department of Defense acquisition is helpful.
- Familiarity with equipment deployment and testing is helpful.
- Provide analytic and subject matter expertise across the Joint Planning Process, joint doctrine, space planning, and electromagnetic maneuver warfare.
- Assist in interfacing with operational customers.
- Manage customer relations with the United States Indo-Pacific Command and its Service Components.
- Work directly for the Division Manager and the senior Metron representative in Hawaii to liaise with sponsors, customers, and potential customers.
- Interact regularly with customers up to the Senior Executive Service, flag officer, and general officer levels.
- Lead, oversee, and coordinate Metron activities in Hawaii, including managing engagements that bring research scientists, software developers, and customers together to develop and deliver products to clients.
- Work with the Division Vice President and Division Directors to identify new customers and plan, formulate, and write proposals.
- Define the objective or purpose of proposed work, estimate costs, and specify the capabilities of products to be delivered.
- At least ten years of field, operational military, or government experience.
- Expertise as a Service- or Joint-level Space Officer/Cadre or Targeteer at the Joint, Service, theater, or operational level.
- Experience with Maritime Operations Centers and/or Naval Information Warfare Command or Program Executive Office organizations.
- Familiarity with systems engineering development, design, installation, testing analysis, integration, management, and operations of software tactical decision aids and battle management tools.
- Knowledge of Department of Defense research and development processes and organizations, Department of Defense systems, and Department of Defense acquisition.
- Familiarity with equipment deployment and testing.
About the company
Metron is a scientific consulting firm that develops highly specialized software for defense and national security. Its work centers on turning complex data into actionable decisions, with projects ranging from submarine tracking and mine warfare to autonomous systems for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and search-and-rescue software used by the U.S. Coast Guard. The company applies advanced mathematics and data analysis to high-stakes, real-world problems, often supporting government agencies and defense programs such as DARPA. Metron differentiates itself through a long history of solving difficult, mission-critical data challenges, a track record of software that has become fielded on submarines and in maritime operations, and a focus on autonomous capability development, all while remaining employee-owned. Its goal is to help defense customers understand and act on complex data to improve safety, efficiency, and decision-making in naval and maritime operations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$33.7M
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Founded
1982
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Metron won a $9.57 million Navy option on April 24, 2026.
- Integer expanded its partnership with Metron on May 14, 2026, reinforcing UUV demand.
- Metron kept hiring in 2026 for software, research, and senior defense roles.
What critics are saying
- Metron depends on DoD for 100% of obligations, exposing it to budget shocks.
- Twelve recompetes worth $59.7 million return within 24 months, threatening revenue.
- A lost Navy or CAMP program would gut Metron's core undersea autonomy franchise.
What makes Metron unique
- Metron is 100% employee-owned, aligning engineers with long-horizon technical execution.
- Its undersea autonomy stack won DIU CAMP prototype rights in December 2025.
- Metron still wins Navy and DARPA work for signal processing, tracking, and UUV autonomy.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Budget
- Annual Salary Reviews
- Profit Sharing
- 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options
- Gym Membership