ARETUM

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Aretum is a mission-driven organization delivering technology-enabled solutions across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors.
• Support Office of the CIO of a major government agency to assess separating IT services into an independent entity.
• Analyze technical information from assessments and evaluate financial implications of changes.
• Assess impact on technology cost, staffing quantities and qualifications, transition costs, and lost savings from losing economies of scale.
• Include assessment of more than 25 applications and IT assets across on-premises, data centers and cloud/SaaS.
• Engage as a 1099 independent contractor, responsible for own taxes, insurance, benefits, and equipment unless specified.
• Work with client requirements with flexible hours; no travel required.

Financial Modeling SME

Cloud Engineer

• Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. We partner with highly skilled independent professionals who share our mission and bring specialized expertise to support our government clients.
• The Office of the CIO (OCIO) of a major government agency requires contractor support to assist technical staff in understanding the technical dependencies, potential challenges and costs associated with separating a large portion of its IT services into an independent entity.
• IT services are defined as the IT systems (applications), data, and hardware that support the agency. This includes IT services housed at the agency’s facilities, data centers, and in the cloud, to include SaaS. The assessment will include more than 25 applications.
• Evaluates existing virtualization and cloud service utilization, designing high-level architectures for logical versus physical separation alternatives.
• Identifies opportunities for cloud enablement (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) within the separation scenarios and estimates licensing, hosting, and support costs for the various options.
• Ensures all recommendations align with applicable security and compliance considerations.

Virtualization/Cloud Engineer

Technical Writer

• Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors.
• The Office of the CIO (OCIO) of a major government agency requires contractor support to assist technical staff in understanding the technical dependencies, potential challenges and costs associated with separating a large portion of its IT services into an independent entity.
• IT services are defined as the IT systems (applications), data, and hardware that support the agency. This includes IT services housed at the agency’s facilities, data centers, and in the cloud, to include SaaS. The assessment will include more than 25 applications.
• Develops the Separation Analysis Report and supporting documentation. Responsibilities include preparing architectural diagrams, cost matrices, and comparison tables, as well as documenting methodologies, assumptions, and compliance mappings. The Technical Writer ensures clarity, consistency, and readability across deliverables, and supports knowledge transfer by creating executive summaries and appendices.

Security Engineer

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust cybersecurity architecture strategy to support enterprise security objectives.
• Leverage emerging and existing technologies to strengthen defenses, including cloud security, identity and access management, encryption, and threat detection solutions.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement tools that enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Serve as the primary security point of contact for assigned federal information systems throughout the DevSecOps life cycle.
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and agency-specific cybersecurity frameworks.
• Coordinate with system owners, engineers, developers, and stakeholders to implement security controls and remediation strategies.
• Conduct and support security assessments, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management activities.
• Participate in risk assessments, threat modeling, and incident response planning.
• Track and report on the status of security findings, POA&Ms, and audit activities.
• Support the development and delivery of security training and awareness for program staff.
• Handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and adhere to safeguarding and compliance requirements.
• Support proposal efforts as needed, including resume formatting, skills alignment summaries, meetings, and solutioning contributions.

Cybersecurity Architect

Director

• Lead and mentor the contracts team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment
• Oversee the negotiation, execution, and management of contracts, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance efficiencies in the contracts process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, to align contract activities with organizational goals
• Provide guidance and support on complex contract issues and proposals, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
• Review and approve contracts and modifications, conducting thorough risk assessments
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to foster collaboration and trust
• Monitor industry trends and changes in regulations to ensure the organization remains compliant and competitive
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement, implementing best practices in contract management
• Prepare and present reports and presentations to senior management and stakeholders regarding contract status and performance metrics
• Support Federal clients across Next Generation Analytics, Cyber Security, Engineering Services, and IT Systems

Director of Contracts

Project Manager

• Aretum is a mission-driven organization delivering technology-enabled solutions to defense, civilian, and homeland security agencies
• Join us to work on meaningful national-impact projects and grow professionally
• Job Summary: work may involve Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and supporting proposal efforts as needed
• Responsibilities: ensures timeliness and quality of deliverables; PM support for tactical execution and strategic planning; identify and manage key risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints
• Responsibilities: manages AI Jira structure and ensures board maps work to Executive Orders, AOP, and action plan activities; reviews and tracks CISA Action Task Tracker (CATT) tasker requests
• Responsibilities: supports AI use case planning, tracking, reporting, and alignment into CSD strategy; develops AI meeting charter to meet tactical and strategic stakeholder needs
• Responsibilities: tracks R&D efforts within DHS and across other Directorates; creates R&D presentation for Roundtable Initiatives & Programs Executive Meetings
• Work environment: professional office setting; prolonged periods sitting and screen work; may lift up to 15 pounds; occasional travel may be required
• Travel requirement: travel to client locations required and may vary by project
• EEO & pay transparency: Aretum is an equal opportunity employer, supports veterans, and provides reasonable accommodation during hiring
• U.S. Work Authorization: applicants must be U.S. citizens, authorized to work full-time in the U.S., and have or be able to obtain an active Public Trust clearance

Project Manager – Future Technology

Risk

• Aretum is a mission-driven organization delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to defense, civilian, and homeland security customers.
• Employees may handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must follow safeguarding and compliance requirements; may support proposal efforts.
• Act as lead in development of strategic plan, execution strategies, and governance for a high-profile cybersecurity organization.
• Define outcomes and strategic intent for standards technical priorities; draft standards initiative strategic intent documents.
• Map interagency roles and responsibilities across standards work and determine standards development organization (SDO) engagement.
• Build partnerships for interagency and international standards work and advise on implementation planning.
• Support development of CTSP and lead CTIP efforts; align Technology Strategy Objectives with relevant CSD Plan Objectives including FY25 draft AOP.
• Analyze feedback and data from stakeholder workshops; create templates; revise strategies based on taskers and Executive Governance Council feedback.
• Conduct SME interviews, deliver interview decks, and produce meeting synopses and theme summaries.
• Work operates in a professional office environment with prolonged computer work; occasional travel to client locations may be required.

Subject Matter Expert – Strategy and Governance

Data Engineer

• Aretum is a mission-driven organization delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to defense, civilian, and homeland security agencies.
• Join to be part of meaningful work that drives national impact and grow your career alongside exceptional peers.
• Employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to safeguarding and compliance requirements.
• Support proposal efforts including resume formatting, skills alignment summaries, meetings, or solutioning activities.
• Design and implement modern data architectures including lakehouse models
• Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for large-scale data ingestion and transformation.
• Establish and enforce enterprise-grade data governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Support real-time analytics and customer value delivery across technology streams.
• Align data architecture with DOD strategic initiatives including enterprise data modernization efforts.
• Lead the development of data transformation roadmaps and technical documentation.
• Support data maturity assessments and current state analysis across agency-wide programs.
• Collaborate with program offices to understand specific data requirements.
• Develop technical documentation supporting enterprise data governance frameworks.
• Support implementation of leadership priority deliverables including childcare forecasting, Military OneSource analytics, and readiness dashboards.
• Design data architectures that connect outreach efforts to program uptake and readiness outcomes.
• Enable plain language querying capabilities for non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of DOD data governance standards and compliance frameworks.
• Experience designing data solutions for users with varying technical proficiency levels.
• Ability to translate complex technical architectures into business-understandable frameworks.
• Support development of predictive models with 85% accuracy rates.
• Experience supporting organizational change initiatives in government environments.
• Work with designated program champions to drive technology adoption.

Data Architect

QA Engineer

• Develop test strategies in coordination with team members and system owners
• Determine optimal testing approach and tools for target applications and systems including automated, manual, and accessibility testing
• Execute, document, and report on tests, communicate results to the team and system owners
• Engage proactively to ensure testing approach is sound and provides meaningful outputs
• Provide feedback on accessibility gaps and suggested improvements to ensure accessibility standards are met

QA Automation and Accessibility Tester

Program Manager

• 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.
• Job Summary: As a Program Manager at ARETUM, you will have the opportunity to lead and manage programs and ensure the successful delivery of technology-driven solutions that meet the unique needs of our government clients.
• 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:
• Collaborate with government clients to develop innovative, mission-focused solutions that drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create and refine digital products that meet client need with a strong focus on data analytics, user feedback, and continuous improvement of digital services, ensuring solutions are effective, user-friendly, and consistently enhanced to meet evolving end-user requirements.
• Drive development and management of digital platforms, websites, or portals, all aimed at improving service delivery and fostering engagement for military or government personnel.
• Provide management, direction, administration, quality assurance and leadership to ensure successful program outcomes.

Program Manager - 1099

Scrum Master / Agile Coach

• Capture detailed business requirements, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria in JIRA\n• Work with Product Owner/System Owner, Development, UX/UI, QA team, and Subject Matter Experts to ensure alignment and proper interpretation of complex functional requirements.\n• Ensure end-to-end requirements traceability, mapping user stories to software test cases, applicable business processes, wireframes, and UX comps.\n• Leverage strong written and verbal communication skills to drive requirements sessions in a large setting including Product Owners, Subject Matter Experts, Project Manager, Architect, Team Leads, and client personnel.\n• Collaborate with team members, share knowledge, and continuously improve business analysis efforts, identify and close gaps.\n• Document functional specifications, traceability matrices, process flow diagrams, wireframes, meeting agenda, meeting minutes, and other supporting artifacts.\n• Lead and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement) ensuring active participation from all team members and stakeholders.\n• Proactively identify and remove impediments or guide the team to remove impediments, ensuring a smooth workflow and preventing delays in project delivery.\n• Shield the team from external interferences and distractions to maximize productivity and focus on sprint goals.\n• Monitor sprint progress, facilitate discussions, decision-making processes, and conflict resolution. Communicate progress and team dynamics to stakeholders and higher management.\n• Assist the Product Owner in managing the product backlog, ensuring it is visible, transparent, and clear to all, and shows what the team will work on next.

BA/Scrum Master

Frontend Engineer

• 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.
• Job Summary
• As an Angular Developer - Frontend, you will collaborate with UX/UI designers and backend developers to create seamless, high-performance applications. Your work will involve developing user-friendly interfaces and ensuring robust functionality by integrating APIs and services.
• 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
• Develop responsive web applications using Angular 10+ framework.
• Implement design specifications and improve user experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices in code quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning and stand-ups.

Angular Developer

Backend Engineer

• Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors.\n• Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges.\n• We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.\n• Join us to be part of meaningful work that drives national impact and grow your career alongside exceptional peers.\n• Job Summary In this dual role, you will be instrumental in both the hands-on development of Java applications and the architectural design of robust, scalable software solutions.\n• Your expertise will guide the development process and ensure that our applications meet both the current and future needs of our clients.\n• 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.\n• 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.\n• Responsibilities\n• Develop production-ready backend code using Java and Spring Boot\n• Ensure code adheres to the Aretum coding standards and industry best practices\n• Design and implement microservices that run on AWS and utilize containerization tools\n• Work with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and GitLab pipelines to support CI/CD\n• Develop efficient data access layers for PostgreSQL\n• Integrate Elasticsearch/OpenSearch for search indexing and data retrieval\n• Create secure and well-documented RESTful APIs\n• Write and maintain automated tests (unit, integration, and performance) using appropriate frameworks.\n• Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies to ensure high-quality deliverables.\n• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, security) to align backend services with overall project goals.\n• Provide technical documentation covering architecture, API endpoints, and deployment procedures.\n• Travel Requirement\n• This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.\n• EEO & Pay Transparency Statement\n• 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.\n• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.\n• We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.\n• If you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact our Talent Acquisition team for assistance.\n• 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.\n• U.S. Work Authorization\n• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship.

Senior Java Developer

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.&nbsp; &nbsp; Join us to be part of meaningful work that drives national impact and grow your career alongside exceptional peers.&nbsp;Job Summary&nbsp;As a Python Developer at Aretum, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of Python-based applications and systems. &nbsp;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.&nbsp;Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines  </li></ul><ul><li>Implement ETL/ELT processes to collect, transform, and load data from various sources into data warehouses and data lakes.  </li></ul><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain scalable, robust, and high-performance applications using Python  </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications  </li></ul><ul><li>Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.  </li></ul><ul><li>Conduct thorough testing and debugging of applications to ensure functionality and performance  </li></ul><ul><li>Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain code quality  </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with the client data team and analysts to understand data needs and deliver solutions  </li></ul><ul><li>Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies in data engineering and Python development.  </li></ul>&nbsp;Travel Requirement&nbsp;This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.  EEO &amp; Pay Transparency Statement&nbsp;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.&nbsp;