Junior Management & Policy Analyst

About the role

Aretum is a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams bridge strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies tackle their most pressing challenges. We invest in our people and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings
• Providing internal guidance and coordination regarding administrative functions, management controls, metrics collection, standard operating procedures, and general administrative compliance
• Absessing past, current, and/or future policy and developing supporting documentation such as SOPs, guidance, potential training how-to's or briefings, and FAQs
• Facilitating the coordination, response, and monitoring of all document requests and correspondence for internal and external requests in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
• Cooking and preparing travel arrangements, authorization, and vouchers on behalf of government staff through the organizational travel system
• Writing and editing memos, developing spreadsheets, filing, and copying documents
• Compiling correspondence, briefing materials, talking points, and reports for review/approval by government staff
• Taking meeting minutes/notes, providing executive summaries and action items for government approval, and distributing once approved
• Drafting responses to written requests
• Reviewing/analyzing accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and clarity of writing for internal and external communication
• Conducting off-site meeting venue research as needed
• Planning and facilitating working sessions and other efforts as requested by government staff
• Organizing briefing materials and action items by preparing binders or as requested by government staff
• Managing records in accordance with the agency policy by reviewing, filing, scheduling and archiving documents
• Being detail-oriented and a flexible problem-solver who is comfortable managing complex tasks and prioritizing competing demands

Requirements

• BS and 5 (+) years of experience
• Able to juggle priorities across multiple executives
• Adaptable/flexible and able to pivot onto other activities to keep up with executive fast response requirements
• Strong writer with the ability to break down information and provide a synopsis for a broader audience but also with the ability to help support more detailed policy documents
• Strong basic consulting skills, able to act as a partner to senior managers or executives and provide support in helping craft responses, build PPT briefings, conduct basic analysis by organizing, synthesizing, and making sense of information or numerical data
• Able to utilize Microsoft including Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Word - additional bonus for working knowledge of Power BI and Visio
• Able to utilize SharePoint to manage information - an understanding of Knowledge Management principles that allow you to organize information in a manner that makes it accessible to user communities
• Strong pro-active work style - able to take minimal direction and be productive in advancing organizational initiatives where necessary

Qualifications

This is a hybrid position, with work performed both remotely and at designated client or corporate locations, as needed. Travel requirements may vary depending on project assignments, client meetings, or internal collaboration and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

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: Only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency's background investigation requirements.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retail Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development