Assistant Program Manager

Assistant Program ManagerAt Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.As an Assistant Program Manager at Areté, you will support programs across the enterprise, working from our office in Falls Church, VA office. This position involves working closely with Program Managers to develop and deliver solutions critical to national security, specializing in remote sensing, signal processing, physics-based modeling, and data analysis. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position. This position requires a minimum of active security clearance.Primary Responsibilities:Assisting the Program Managers in preparing and maintaining formal project management plans, including:Objectives/Scope of WorkContract DeliverablesSchedule & MilestonesStaffing ApproachRisks & Mitigation PlansNeeds for Government Furnished Equipment/InformationCoordinating with customersSupporting budget management by:Planning and tracking staff labor hoursMonitoring travel and ODC expensesWorking with the Finance Team to produce monthly financial status reportsAssisting with contract deliverable management and production by:Coordinating with internal staff to ensure on-schedule delivery of contract requirementsReviewing deliverables for completeness before submissionFollowing up with customers for receipt and acceptanceGenerating project management-related deliverables, such as project plans, monthly reports, and transition packagesAdditional Duties:Supporting proposal management, including:Tracking deadlines and ensuring on-time data call submissionsCoordinating tasks for response teamsConsolidating and uniformly formatting text inputProofreading and compliance validationCoordinating cross-program resource allocation for areas like security, IT, and IA costsSupporting Sector operations, including:Assisting with monthly Program Management ReviewsAssisting with routine Sector communicationsAssisting with monthly Sector interactions with corporate Operational organizations including:ContractsCyber SecurityFacilitiesInformation TechnologyProcurementSecurityWe have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:Generous PTO and Leave TimesFlextime SchedulingBereavementPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Parental LeaveFinancial Benefits401K Retirement Plan ContributionEmployee Stock Ownership PlanContinuing Education FundsHealth, Medical, and Wellness BenefitsMedical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)Vision ReimbursementQualities We Look For:Creativity and innovation in solving challengesIntegrity and responsibility in all actionsCollaboration across teams and specialtiesResponsiveness in fast-paced environmentsPassion for national security and excellenceExperiences and Background We Look For:Bachelor’s degreeProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Exceptional written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently, in a team, and directly with external customersNice to Have:Active TS/SCIExperience with Microsoft ProjectBackground or interest in STEMThe salary range for this role is $100,000/yr to $150,000/yr; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.Other Requirements:U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.Other Considerations:Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.