What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Coordinator position at Metrea?
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 Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, 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.
Group Overview
Special Air Missions Group (SAM) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Special Mobility, and Aerial Firefighting (AFF) capabilities. SAM oversees the integration of new mission systems, ensuring operational readiness across specialized aviation operations. It manages fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships to enhance mission effectiveness. By consolidating expertise and infrastructure, SAM ensures Metrea’s airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments.
Position Summary
The Travel Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating complex domestic and international travel arrangements. This role requires a thorough understanding and application of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) to ensure all travel is conducted in full compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
Role And Responsibilities
Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.
Benefits
Medical insurance options
Dental and vision insurance
Retirement plan eligibility. 100% immediate vesting.
Parental leave
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Metrea Special Aerospace, ISR Inc., 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 non-exempt position with typical working hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.
Work Location
Hybrid (3 days in office per week). Tampa HQ will be the home office of record.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting.
Travel
Occasional travel may be required for meetings or training.
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 Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, 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.
Group Overview
Special Air Missions Group (SAM) is responsible for developing and delivering Metrea’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Special Mobility, and Aerial Firefighting (AFF) capabilities. SAM oversees the integration of new mission systems, ensuring operational readiness across specialized aviation operations. It manages fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships to enhance mission effectiveness. By consolidating expertise and infrastructure, SAM ensures Metrea’s airborne capabilities remain adaptable and mission-ready across dynamic operational environments.
Position Summary
The Travel Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating complex domestic and international travel arrangements. This role requires a thorough understanding and application of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) to ensure all travel is conducted in full compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
Role And Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of domestic and international travel for Enterprise Teammates in compliance with FAR, JTR, and agency-specific policies.
- Prepare and review travel authorizations, vouchers, and reimbursement packages.
- Coordinate with travelers, leadership, and finance teams to ensure timely approvals and proper documentation.
- Maintain accurate travel records and generate travel reports for audits and management review.
- Experience with federal travel systems (e.g., DTS, ConcurGov, E2 Solutions, D365) to process travel requests and expense claims.
- Monitor travel budgets, flag discrepancies, and work closely with finance to ensure compliance and cost control.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3 years of experience in travel coordination within a federal contracting or government environment
- Working knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), JTR, and FAR-compliant travel processes
- Working knowledge of GSA based Travel Authorization Processes
- Familiarity with government travel systems (e.g., DTS, ConcurGov, E2)
- 1–2 years of experience in a program analyst or administrative support role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience supporting federal programs or working within a PMO
- Familiarity with SharePoint, Monday.com and other collaboration tools
- Must possess a valid US driver’s license
- A valid US Passport preferred
Metrea’s single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.
Benefits
Medical insurance options
Dental and vision insurance
Retirement plan eligibility. 100% immediate vesting.
Parental leave
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship (required for government contract work).
- Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance (preferred).
Metrea Special Aerospace, ISR Inc., 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 non-exempt position with typical working hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.
Work Location
Hybrid (3 days in office per week). Tampa HQ will be the home office of record.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting.
Travel
Occasional travel may be required for meetings or training.
