Talent Acquisition Partner

Company Overview

Metrea offers advanced effects-as-a-service across multiple domains including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation to national security allies. We own full-cycle capabilities—from design through operation—providing our partners with decisive advantages against evolving threats.

Our operational structure revolves around three connected pillars: Support Groups delivering global shared services such as people, finance, legal, and operations; Core Groups responsible for mission capability development and delivery; and Market Groups ensuring alignment with regional security challenges across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities in the US, UK, Continental Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Metrea emphasizes partnership with vested interest, continuous innovation, and fast-paced, high-responsibility roles that contribute to significant enterprise growth.

Position Summary

We focus on tackling demanding national security problems by assembling exceptional teams who deliver critical mission capabilities worldwide. Our Talent Acquisition function is deeply embedded in our business strategy, providing recruitment expertise, market insight, and collaborative consultation to foster organizational growth.

In this role, you will work closely with senior leaders within global Support Groups such as People, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Engagement to facilitate rapid, high-quality hiring across senior executive, specialist, and operational positions while cultivating profound organizational understanding and trust.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for international Support Groups, handling a diverse mix of operational, specialist, and leadership roles.
• Collaborate with senior hiring managers to develop talent acquisition strategies aligned with business goals, leveraging market insights.
• Proactively source and nurture candidate relationships with empathy and openness, ensuring fit with Metrea’s mission and values.
• Provide expert consultation and guidance to stakeholders using market intelligence to optimize hiring decisions.
• Continuously refine recruitment processes, pipelines, and candidate experiences.
• Coordinate complex multi-step hiring procedures across different time zones, maintaining a seamless candidate journey.
• Promote Metrea’s employer brand to attract mission-driven professionals.

Qualifications

• Extensive in-house recruitment experience with a proven record of hiring at a high standard in challenging or mission-centric environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility and influence senior stakeholders, providing well-founded recommendations.
• Knowledge of diverse, domain-specific talent markets and industry trends.
• Sound judgment to shape recruitment strategies and enhance hiring quality.
• Experience establishing and sustaining diverse, high-caliber candidate pipelines.
• Competence managing multi-phase hiring processes for global teams across various time zones.
• Flexibility to handle a wide range of roles and adapt to evolving business demands.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse.
• Understanding of enterprise support functions including People, Finance, Operations, Legal, and Strategy.

Benefits

• Robust medical insurance options including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA).
• 401(k) plan with 6% employer match.
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Life insurance and long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Pet insurance and employee assistance program.
• Subsidized gym memberships and wellness plans through Wellhub.

Additional Information

Work Authorization: Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Metrea Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Work Schedule: This full-time exempt role typically entails Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for department needs and potential on-call availability.

Work Environment: Office-based setting with approximately 10% travel expected.

Our Philosophy

Guided by core values of humility, entrepreneurial spirit, systematic approaches, discerning judgment, and a commitment to over-deliver, our "Teammate Firmware" shapes a collaborative, adaptable, and trust-based culture. This framework supports autonomous, expert-driven decision-making and effective problem solving to protect our shared heritage.