Business Functional Specialist IV at ARETUM in Vienna, VA

Business Functional Specialist IV

Contingent Opportunity | Vienna, VA | Secret Clearance

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 Business Functional Specialist IV to lead financial management transaction oversight, analysis, reporting, and functional advisory support. 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

• Manage or oversee processing, tracking, reporting, and review of daily FM transactions.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify variances, issues, and management decision-support opportunities.
• Consult with stakeholders to clarify complex financial business requirements and improve processes.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, research findings, and recommended actions.
• Coordinate stakeholder reviews and resolution of transaction or reporting exceptions.
• Provide expert functional advice to government managers on financial operations.
• Supervise, train, or mentor assigned staff supporting financial and business tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of financial analysis, reporting, reconciliation, and financial management records.
• Ability to investigate inconsistencies and present findings in a usable format.
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to oversee financial transaction reporting, investigate outliers, and communicate findings to program leadership.
• Skill designing controls and review routines for transaction accuracy, timeliness, and complete documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DoD financial management processes, government financial systems, Excel-based reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with federal finance reconciliations, audit support, process mapping, and internal control testing.
• Familiarity with DoD finance systems and automated reporting or dashboard tools.

Travel Requirements

Work Location: Vienna, Virginia. On-site work expectations and any travel requirements will be determined by final contract and customer needs and communicated during the recruiting process.

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 hr@aretum.com 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 Secret security clearance, with continued eligibility and maintenance subject to applicable government requirements.

Benefits

• Anticipated Salary Range (Contingent): $45,000–$130,000 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.