Full-Time

Project Manager

Posted on 10/1/2025

Metron

Metron

201-500 employees

Tailored analytics and autonomy for defense

No salary listed

San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

On-site required; must report to the San Diego, CA office for classified work.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Risk Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of experience in project management
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
  • Ability to facilitating meetings and presentations for various stakeholders
  • Outstanding organizational abilities with a keen attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance, SCI eligible
Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to day management, tracking, development, and delivery of recurring artifacts under Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)
  • Maintain quality standards of contract deliverables/CDRLs and coordinate improvements as needed
  • Execute day-to-day financial management to include monthly analysis, cumulative analysis, forecasting, and Earned Value Management in dollars and hours on Firm Fixed Price and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee contracts
  • Develop detailed project schedules and manage schedule performance reporting via Microsoft Project
  • Identify potential risks and challenges, assist in developing mitigation strategies, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as necessary to minimize impact to the project cost, schedule, and performance
  • Coordinate inputs and write project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and presentation material, ensuring accuracy and completeness
  • Analyze resource allocation against program execution and deliver recommendations for modifications
  • Monitor progress for project milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics and communicate status updates to leadership team
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of Requests for Proposals
  • Provide mentorship and professional development support to personnel, promoting skill growth and career progression
Desired Qualifications
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) and/or DoD Acquisition Management certification
  • Knowledge and application of Agile project management methodologies on DoD projects
  • Knowledge and application of Earned Value Management on DoD projects
  • Strong analytical skills with the capability to identify issues and develop effective solutions
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse teams, fostering a positive and productive environment
  • Strong ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple deadlines without compromising quality
  • Self-motivated and capable of working autonomously, demonstrating initiative and accountability in project execution

Metron provides tailored solutions to national security problems by applying advanced mathematics, computer science, and physics for government agencies and defense contractors. Its offerings include analytics, autonomy technologies, and decision-support tools delivered through contracts, using data-processing systems, autonomous mission software, and decision-support platforms. The company differentiates itself by tackling the hardest problems with a team of experts and a track record of solving unique, mission-critical challenges, such as locating the Air France Flight 447 wreckage with oceanography techniques. Its goal is to help national security customers solve the toughest problems they face by delivering precise, customized analytics and technologies that support informed decisions and autonomous operations.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • U.S. Army awards $48.6M contract on August 26, 2025, for AI-enabled mission planning.
  • Oracle alliance accelerates scalable decision support for multi-domain sea, air, land, space operations.
  • Cellula Robotics partnership develops long-duration UUVs for defense and subsea markets.

What critics are saying

  • ORCA division sale to Systems Planning & Analysis fragments operations research expertise.
  • Palantir's Gotham platform undercuts Metron's Army AI contract with superior data fusion.
  • DoD FY2027 budget cuts eliminate 20-30% of analytics and decision support contracts.

What makes Metron unique

  • Metron applies first-principles advanced mathematics, physics, and computer science to national security challenges.
  • Resilient Mission Autonomy software fuses fault detection with mission priorities for complex operations.
  • Proven track record includes locating Air France Flight 447 wreckage using oceanography technology.

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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

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Military Leave

Relocation Assistance

Company News

Metron
Aug 28th, 2025
Metron Awarded $48.6M Army Contract to Advance AI-Enabled Mission Planning

RESTON, Va., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Metron Inc., a leader in autonomous mission planning and decision science, today announced that it has been awarded a $48.6M contract by the U.S. Army to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-enabled capabilities in support of expeditionary maneuver and air/ground reconnaissance.

Metron
Jul 8th, 2025
Metron Appoints Greg Yadzinski as Chief Operating Officer

Metron appoints Greg Yadzinski as Chief Operating Officer.

Oracle
Jun 17th, 2025
Oracle and Metron Strategic Alliance Accelerates Defense Decision Superiority

Oracle today announced a strategic alliance with Metron, a leading provider of scientific, research, and technology innovations, to collaborate on scalable decision support solutions for multi-domain operations.

PR Newswire
Jan 16th, 2025
Metron Announces New Executive Position With The Appointment Of Dr. Robert Zarnich To Chief Engineer And The Promotion Of Dr. Dominick Vincent To Vice President, Advanced Mathematics Applications Division

RESTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Metron Inc., a trusted provider of advanced research, scientific, and software solutions for government and commercial markets, announced the appointment of Dr. Robert (Bob) Zarnich as the company's first Chief Engineer, highlighting the Company's commitment to delivering an expanded range of disruptive integrated solutions for multi-domain operations across sea, air, land, and space defense programs. In this role, Dr. Zarnich will focus on accelerating the transition of high priority innovations from Metron's scientific and research base to operational capabilities in the field. With Dr

GovCon Wire
Jan 16th, 2025
Metron Names Robert Zarnich as Chief Engineer, Dominick Vincent as AMA Division VP

Metron has appointed technology leader Robert Zarnich as the autonomy software provider's first chief engineer and promoted Dominick Vincent, a U.S. Navy veteran, to vice president of advanced mathematics applications, or AMA, division.

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