Junior Financial Business Analyst

Aretum•Vienna, VA

1d•$45,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Aretum is seeking a Junior Financial Business Analyst to support a federal government customer with financial management activities. The role partners with government stakeholders and contractor team members to produce accurate work products, support mission priorities, resolve operational challenges, and maintain documentation in accordance with customer procedures. Specific assignments and tools may vary by contract and work location. Employees may handle Controlled Unclassified Information and must follow applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements. This is a proposal-contingent opportunity, dependent on contract award, customer approval if required, and funding availability. The position is based in Vienna, Virginia; on-site expectations and any travel requirements will be determined by the final contract and customer needs. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and have a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, with continued eligibility and maintenance subject to government requirements. The anticipated annual base salary range is $45,000–$95,000; final compensation depends on factors including contract award, funding, customer requirements, work location, and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Familiarity with Excel, financial source documents, routine reporting, and data validation.
Ability to learn government financial processes and support analytic team members.
Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Top Secret (TS) security clearance, with continued eligibility and maintenance subject to applicable government requirements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DoD financial management processes, government financial systems, Excel-based reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

Collect, organize, and review financial data for budgeting, reporting, and operational analysis.
Maintain spreadsheets and transaction records and prepare routine summaries for team review.
Assist with reconciliations, research discrepancies, and support financial reporting deliverables.
Compile data from government financial systems and supporting spreadsheets into standard reports.
Help reconcile commitments, obligations, disbursements, and supporting documentation when applicable.
Maintain action logs, validate transaction details, and research incomplete records.
Assist analysts and resource advisors with budget updates, data calls, and report preparation.