Project Manager/Business Analyst - Contingent

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.

Join us to be part of meaningful work that drives national impact and grow your career alongside exceptional peers.

Important Note About This Position

This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification.

Job Summary

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements. Additionally, all team members may be called upon to support proposal efforts as needed. This could include resume formatting, providing skills alignment summaries, participating in meetings, or contributing to solutioning activities based on subject matter expertise or functional experience.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead and manage complex IT projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to contract requirements, and achievement of project goals.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with clients, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Project managers will need to develop leadership-facing deliverables and documents for multiple stakeholders to provide project updates and/or work to bring consensus on key decision points.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, document, escalate, and address risks and issues via DIIT’s approved processes and systems.
• Actively track risks and proactively communicate risks, their impact and timeline for resolution across multiple stakeholders.
• Documentation & Reporting: Draft, develop, and document project process flows, communication strategies, and status updates. Archive all relevant documentation and manage supporting documents for audit-related activities.
• Continuing to audit and update these tools and processes as projects evolve and change, teams receive feedback from end-users and key stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Liaise with schools, Borough Technology Directors, Service Desk, DeviceHub, DAAP, and various technical teams to seek and provide resolutions to stakeholders.
• Data Analysis: Work with relevant partners to help with data analysis and report analysis as required. Ensure that the team is reporting on key metrics and clearly communicating these across multiple audiences.
• Invoice Fulfillment: Review, manage, QA, and prepare supporting documents for invoice fulfillment for senior leadership signoffs and approvals for payment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of Project Management and Business Analysis experience.
• 5+ years of experience in customer service and client-facing roles.
• 6+ years of experience documenting project deliverables

Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Visio, Excel, Project, SmartSheet, Google Suite).
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on process and quality

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to travel occasionally, if required by the position.
• May require viewing and working with a screen for extended periods of time.

Travel Requirement

Travel to client locations is required for this position and may vary based on project needs.

EEO & Pay Transparency 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 con