Financial Analyst

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

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

Aretum is seeking a Financial Business Analyst to lead financial business analysis, budgeting, transaction oversight, and management reporting activities for a federal customer. The successful candidate will collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders, deliver accurate work products, and follow applicable federal customer procedures.

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

• Oversee tracking, processing, reconciliation, and reporting of FM transactions.
• Analyze budget execution, financial operations, and quantitative and qualitative financial data.
• Develop annual project budget submissions, supplemental budget submissions, and supporting analyses.
• Perform financial studies, identify risks or variances, and develop actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Prepare financial reports, briefings, and decision-support materials.
• Coordinate with government financial management stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Provide guidance and review work products prepared by junior financial business analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, analysis, financial controls, and decision-support reporting.
• Ability to synthesize complex financial information and brief stakeholders clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze obligations, expenditures, variances, and supporting documentation to inform budget and financial decisions.
• Skill preparing financial workpapers, reconciliations, budget submissions, and leadership-ready written products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DoD financial management processes, government financial systems, Excel-based reporting, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with PPBE, DoD FMR, USSGL, SFIS, or federal appropriations practices.
• Exposure to ERP platforms such as DEAMS, GFEBS, DAI, or Navy ERP; Power BI reporting; or audit-response support.

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 [email protected] 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 security clearance, with continued eligibility and maintenance subject to applicable government requirements.

Benefits

• Anticipated Salary Range (Contingent): $50,000–$110,000 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

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.