Business Operations Intern

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.  

Capability Unit 

Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) operates a fleet of KC-135 aircraft, offering an air-to-air refueling service that seamlessly, safely, and professionally integrates into military aviation training and operations. 

Position Summary 

We seek a motivated Business Operations Intern to join our team for the 2025 Summer Season. The selected candidate will work directly with the Business Operations Department to assist in implementing and developing applications to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. This internship offers hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment and requires a commitment of 29 hours per week. The primary focus is to analyze and approve data from travel, expense, and credit card sources, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for strategically implementing efficient and cost-effective department policies.

Role and Responsibilities 

• Support the monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate travel and expense data reporting.
• Support the periodic preparation of reports and training material to address updates to the compliance of T&E processes.
• As part of day-to-day operations, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to improve T&E compliance documentation (e.g., review manuals, expense validation for accuracy, timely submissions)
• Assist in preparing training materials, including user guides and video-based content, to ensure a consistent understanding of T&E processes across the company.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects, collaborating with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Assist in creating expense reports (TOR and non-TOR) to ensure timely submission of invoices.
• All other duties assigned. 

Skills and Experience  

Experience: 

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. 

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Project Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is a plus.
• Previous internships or work experience in a professional setting are beneficial but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and think strategically.
• Strong team-building skills and the ability to resolve conflicts effectively.
• Proven time management skills with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent multitasking abilities to manage various projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

Certificates and Licenses: 

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.  
  
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 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

Health and welfare

Retirement plan eligibility

Work Authorization / Security Clearance
The employee must be a US citizen.  

Employees must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

 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 part-time intern job is 29 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change according to department and business needs. Non-exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager. 

Travel

0%

Work Location

Temecula, CA

Work Environment
This job operates in an environment that varies from a clerical office setting using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets to a warehouse setting with various weather and temperature conditions, including extreme heat, humidity, and cold. It also operates in shop-floor locations, ramps, and outdoors with potentially adverse weather conditions and high noise levels. 

Physical Demands 
This position involves daily physical activity such as walking, lifting, and reaching overhead. 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.
 
Other Duties
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. The role, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.