Cost Analyst

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. 

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

• Identify cost data to be collected, develop data collection plans, and manage and analyze cost reporting plans
• Coordinating the development of the real property portion of budget requests, to include the OMB Justification and President's Budget request. This includes serving as the primary point of contact for the Budget Office, developing budget justifications and briefings in defense of budget requests, analyzing impacts to real property capabilities by DHS during the release of the Resource Allocation Decision or OMB's pass back.
• Coordinating the development of financial and procurement plans prior to the year of execution. This includes conducting analysis on marks from Congress, developing templates and taskers for Program Management Offices (PMOs) to respond, coordinating with Budget and Procurement Offices, and developing recommendations for senior leadership on funding level impacts.
• Support ongoing operations including developing briefing decks for monthly planning calls, recording meeting minutes, maintaining the SharePoint library, contributing to internal/external policy and requirements development, attending meetings for leadership and other tasks as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in the realm of federal budgeting, PPB&E, annual budget cycle and associated areas.
• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, engineering, or a similar analytical field

• Deep understanding of Excel, to include development of formulas, pivot tables, graphs and visualizations
• Experienced using Power Query • Ability to develop dynamic, logical, and documented cost models in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in financial and budget analysis methodologies in the federal space, including financial baselines, congressional commentary, cost estimates and requirements.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of customer sets including program managers, technical staff and senior leadership.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation (DHS Public Trust).

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This is a hybrid position, with work performed both remotely and at client or corporate office locations as needed. The employee is expected to maintain a professional remote work environment with reliable internet access and the ability to participate in virtual meetings. Onsite work may involve a traditional office setting with standard office equipment and moderate noise levels. Travel to client or corporate locations will be communicated in advance. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computer equipment and communicate via phone or video. 

• Ability to move about office spaces and attend in-person meetings when onsite. 

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

Travel Requirements

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. 

Work Authorization

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 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. Sponsorship is not available. 

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 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. 
 
In compliance with Executive Order 13665, Aretum will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or that of another employee or applicant. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) 

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) 

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) 

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) 

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) 

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability 

• Training & Development