Contingent Opportunity | Vienna, VA | Top Secret (TS) Clearance 

About Aretum 

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront. 

Job Summary 

We are seeking a Junior Financial Business Analyst to support a federal government customer with financial management activities. This position partners with government stakeholders and contractor team members to deliver accurate work products, support mission priorities, resolve operational challenges, and maintain documentation in accordance with applicable customer procedures. Specific assignments and tools may vary by contract and work location. 

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and review financial data for budgeting, reporting, and operational analysis.
• Maintain spreadsheets and transaction records and prepare routine summaries for team review.
• Assist with reconciliations, research discrepancies, and support financial reporting deliverables.
• Compile data from government financial systems and supporting spreadsheets into standard reports.
• Help reconcile commitments, obligations, disbursements, and supporting documentation when applicable.
• Maintain action logs, validate transaction details, and research incomplete records.
• Assist analysts and resource advisors with budget updates, data calls, and report preparation. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with Excel, financial source documents, routine reporting, and data validation.
• Ability to learn government financial processes and support analytic team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with DoD financial management processes, government financial systems, Excel-based reporting, and internal controls. 

Travel Requirements 

Work Location: Vienna, Virginia. On-site work expectations and any travel requirements will be determined by final contract and customer needs and communicated during the recruiting process. 

EEO Statement 

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. 

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience. 

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact hr@aretum.com for assistance. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

U.S. Work Authorization and Security Clearance 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position requires a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, with continued eligibility and maintenance subject to applicable government requirements. 

Security clearance required: Top Secret (TS). 

Contingent Position and Compensation 

This is a proposal-contingent position and is dependent upon contract award, customer approval (if required), and availability of funding. The posted salary range represents Aretum’s current good-faith estimate for this anticipated role based on available information; final compensation has not been established. If awarded, compensation will be evaluated against the funded labor category, final scope, work location, and the candidate’s qualifications. Any employment offer and final compensation terms will be communicated during the hiring process. 

Benefits

• Anticipated Salary Range (Contingent): $45,000–$95,000 annually. This is Aretum’s current good-faith estimate of the anticipated annual base salary range for this proposal-contingent role, based on the information available at the time of posting. The final compensation may depend on contract award, confirmed funding, customer requirements, work location, and the selected candidate’s qualifications. This range is not a guarantee of an offer or final salary.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 
• Retirement Plan (401k) 
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) 
• Paid Time Off 
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) 
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Training & Development