Internal Engagement Specialist (Temecula)

Title: Internal Engagement Specialist (Temecula)

Reports to: Head of Internal Engagement

Level: Specialist FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Arrangement: On-site. Temecula, CA

Company Overview

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 mission aviation, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation.

Wherever we operate, we build vertically integrated full stacks of capability—designing, building, and operating turnkey solutions that let customers scale capacity while benefiting from continuous cycles of innovation. With operators and engineers under one roof, we close the gap between lab and field—what we call connecting design with effect.

Metrea’s solutions are built for elegance: effective, efficient, and evolving. This approach enables our partners to do more with less and achieve outsized, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Metrea has facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond.

Engagement Group Overview

The Engagement Group provides high-level guidance and support to ensure the Enterprise engages – both internally and externally – in a clear, targeted and consistent manner. By managing the frameworks, toolkits, templates, systems and processes and supporting delivery and execution, the group enables the Enterprise to effectively map, network, collect, shape and execute events. It also ensures that Metrea’s messaging remains current, its tone aligned, and its brand represented consistently across all touchpoints. The Group also oversees corporate memberships, manages Enterprises’s network, and develops branded assets that accurately reflect Metrea’s identity.

Position Summary

As part of the Internal Engagement team, you will play a pivotal role in the successful execution of collaborative unity between the core and support groups in the Enterprise. As an Internal Engagement Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of physical and virtual workspaces, including facilities, vendor relationships, and space planning. This also includes supporting onboarding of new Teammates, coordinating internal events such as office celebrations, team summits, and deep-dive sessions to foster employee engagement and team cohesion. This role requires excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving and a high degree of professionalism.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the maintenance of a clean, well-organised and resourced working environment, ensuring adequate inventory of office supplies and equipment, and manage relationships with external vendors to maintain operational efficiency.
• Support the framework planning, coordination and delivery of internal events and team meetings to foster Teammate engagement.
• In coordination with the People Team, provide Onboarding Buddy support to ensure that new teammates are effectively integrated into the Metrea Ecosystem of frameworks and FIRMWARE.
• Support the management of inventory, distribution, and logistics of branded workwear and merchandise to support internal cohesion, events, and brand representation.
• Support the development of and oversee the annual office budget, track expenditure with accuracy using internal reporting mechanisms, and ensure the efficient and cost-effective allocation of resources.
• Work with the Head of Team Engagement to identify inefficiencies in existing processes, communicate effectively procedural changes and support strategies to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
• Assist in the development and execution of Enterprise expansion initiatives, including workforce growth and office location planning.

What You’ll Bring

• Able to effectively prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines, and remain agile in responding to rapidly changing requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with teammates at all levels of the organisation.
• Proficient with MS Office and fluent in the use of modern software tools and applications.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Practical experience in an administrative coordination role.
• Experience in facilities management.

Our Firmware

At Metrea, our single core value, Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes—Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.

Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables 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. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.

Benefits USA

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

Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Work Authorisation/Security Clearance

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Management (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 full-time 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. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.

Work Location

Office

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting

Travel

Some national and international travel may be necessary as part of this role.