Metron

Mathematical defense software and analytics

Joint Military and Space Planning Subject Matter Expert

Strategy & Management ConsultingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHonolulu, HI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Desired Qualifications

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 Metron

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

Metron has an immediate opening for a Joint Military and Space Planning Subject Matter Expert (Senior Manager). This role will provide analytic and subject matter expertise across the Joint Planning Process, joint doctrine, space planning and electromagnetic maneuver warfare and assist in interfacing with operational customers. Ideal candidates will have expertise as a Service or Joint level Space Officer/Cadre or Targeteer experience at the Joint or Service theater and operational levels.

Experience with Maritime Operations Centers (MOC) and/or NAVWAR (Naval Information Warfare Systems Command) / PEO (Program Executive Office) organizations is highly desired. Familiarity with system engineering development, design, installation, testing analysis, integration, management and operations of various software tactical decision aids and battle management tools is also highly desired.

Responsibilities include customer relations with INDOPACOM and its Service Components. Knowledge of DoD research and development processes and organizations, DoD systems, DoD acquisition as well as familiarity with equipment deployment and testing are helpful.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Working directly for Division Manager and the senior Metron representative in Hawaii to liaison with sponsors, customers and potential customers.
Regularly interacting with customer base, up to the SES/Flag/General Officer level.
Leading, overseeing and coordinating Metron activities in Hawaii to include managing engagements that bring research scientists, software developers and customers together to successfully develop and deliver products to clients.
Working with Division VP and Division Directors to identify new customers, and to plan, formulate, and write proposals. This will include defining the objective or purpose of the work, estimating costs and specifying the capabilities of the product to be delivered.

Required Qualifications;

BS in Physical Sciences, Computer Sciences, Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, Intelligence, International Relations, National Security or related field.
At least ten (10) years’ field experience, operational military or government experience desired.
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance; Active TS/SCI clearance required.
A minimum of seven (7) years’ military planning, targeting and/or electromagnetic maneuver warfare experience

Position Location: Honolulu, HI

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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About the Company

Metron

Mathematical defense software and analytics

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, VA
Founded: 1982

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