Project Scheduler

About the Company

Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas, including airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, 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. Core Groups develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end. Market Groups apply a regional lens, ensuring our agile capabilities align with the wicked problems that matter most to partners across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

About the Group

The Aerospace Engineering Group (AERO) is responsible for all of Metrea’s aviation engineering capabilities, including design integration and certification. It comprises three capability areas: Aerospace Design for design and certification, the Aircraft Integration Centre for aircraft integration, and Metrea’s Airborne Asset Adaptation (A3) cell for coordination and project management across all integration activities.

About the Role

In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting aircraft modification programs by managing and optimizing Microsoft Project Web App (PWA) as the primary tool for production scheduling, project tracking, and resource management. You will enable efficient project execution to deliver airborne asset capability on time, within quality standards, and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Administer and configure Project Web App (PWA) for all modification, maintenance, and engineering projects
• Create project sites, set up schedules, assign tasks, and manage timelines
• Plan and sequence work orders, optimize resource allocation, and minimize downtime using real-time data
• Maintain accurate digital records, including work scopes, approvals, revisions, and audit trails
• Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, maintenance technicians, and supply chain teams to integrate inputs into PWA
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings using PWA tools to resolve scheduling conflicts and communicate project updates
• Monitor ongoing projects through PWA’s tracking capabilities, including milestones, delays, and completion rates
• Generate custom reports and analytics on production metrics for management review
• Identify opportunities to enhance PWA workflows, including custom views, system integrations, and automation
• Assist in training staff on PWA usage and Microsoft Project best practices
• Use risk assessment tools to evaluate potential production issues and develop contingency plans

Requirements

• Expertise in Microsoft Project Web App (PWA), including integrations, custom fields, and reporting
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
• Microsoft Project certifications
• 3–5 years in aviation maintenance, repair, or modification environments, preferably in an FAA Part 145 facility
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project Web App (PWA), Project Server/Online, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, including Part 145 and Part 21
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, project management principles, quality management systems (e.g., AS9100), and safety protocols
• Valid Driver’s License

Benefits

• 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
• Subsidized gym membership/plans through Wellhub

Schedule

This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting. Limited travel may be required (less than 10%).

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be a U.S. citizen. An active Confidential/Secret clearance is required at the time of hire, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment. Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements.

Company Values

At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. This foundation enables a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise lives. It allows groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space.