Contingent Opportunity | Vienna, VA | Secret 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 senior-level Junior Management Consultant to support a federal government customer with government program and mission operations 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

• Advise stakeholders on specialized business processes, policies, and organizational requirements. 

• Research and assess issues, develop recommendations, and help coordinate mission-driven initiatives and taskings. 

• Prepare analyses, briefings, and other materials for leadership and functional teams. 

• Review business policies, organizational priorities, and operational requirements to inform recommendations. 

• Coordinate assigned functional taskings and maintain visibility into deadlines and dependencies. 

• Draft analytical memoranda, presentations, status updates, and decision-support materials. 

• Facilitate discussions among functional specialists and follow up on requested actions. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. 
• Knowledge of functional business analysis, program evaluation, and mission support processes, including Public Affairs or Judge Advocate activities. 
• Ability to develop clear written products and track organizational actions. 
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to research policies, synthesize background information, and prepare concise recommendations for mission stakeholders. 
• Skill coordinating taskers and briefing products across operational and administrative teams. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with DoD or federal government operations, stakeholder coordination, records management, and formal deliverables. 
• Experience supporting federal Public Affairs, legal/Judge Advocate operations, or organizational studies. 
• Familiarity with action-item tracking, program evaluation, meeting facilitation, and process improvement. 

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 Secret security clearance, with continued eligibility and maintenance subject to applicable government requirements. 

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): $55,000–$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