Company Overview
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across domains. Metrea Management consists of three core capability groups (Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic) and five support capability groups (Operations, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions), that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea’s files (product, projects, programs etc) leverage to achieve their targets.
Capability Unit
Metrea Management is our global shared service providing support for the Capability Units (CU) in areas such as People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Information Technology.
Position Summary
Metrea is offering paid internship opportunities to undergraduate students in its West End office for the Summer 2025 semester. Metrea is looking for driven, innovative students who are excited about the defense and aerospace domain. Metrea’s market presence covers a wide range of emerging tech and defense capabilities, therefore interns will be exposed to many facets of the national security environment. This position will work directly with Metrea staff in various departments to support the goals and mission of each unit and the Company as a whole. The internship will provide invaluable career mentorship opportunities as interns work alongside and support professionals and practitioners with decades of experience in government and in the national security environment. Interns will be given the opportunity to explore research topics that suit their interests and to show initiative with new project ideas. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is hardworking, organized, enjoys balancing multiple projects, and can engage in day-to-day operations in a fast-paced and growing environment. Interns must be flexible, timely, and dedicated to pursuing the goals and mission of Metrea. The candidate should demonstrate an interest in the legislative, policy-making, and regulatory process for national security. Please note that this position is in person only, based in Metrea’s Washington DC office.
Role and Responsibilities
- Provide overall operational and administrative support for the DC office which may include supervision of office vendors, supply management, arranging meeting agendas and ensuring necessary supplies and required materials are managed.
- Support the Strategy Team –with an emphasis on Congressional and Executive Branch activities.
- Provide open-source research, analysis, and draft briefing papers.
- Track key congressional hearings and stakeholder/think tank engagements.
- Summarize government and congressional atmospherics to help align Metrea’s products and services with defense demands.
- Support market engagement efforts where required where customer knowledge or intimacy may help Metrea mitigate any known risk and progress its prospects.
- Draft summaries and analysis of market atmospherics.
Skills and Experience
- Enrollment at a four-year institution pursuing a degree in government, foreign policy, international business, or related studies
- Demonstrated interest in national security and defense
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn
- Acute attention to details
- Availability for at least 20 hours a week
- Willingness and ability to maintain confidentiality in relation to company matters
- U. S. citizenship
Our Culture
Metrea’s single core value “rooted in humility” is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for
Benefits
Health and welfare
Retirement plan eligibility
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Special Management LLC (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position with typical working hours from 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. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.
Travel
As needed
Work Location
Hybrid- Washington DC Office
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting
Physical Demands
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The role, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
