Junior Functional Specialist

Junior Functional Specialist

Aretum · Vienna, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-13

Workplace: on_site

Department: AFDW

Description

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

We are seeking a Junior Functional Specialist to support daily financial management (FM) transactions, data tracking, analysis, and reporting for a federal customer. 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

• Process, track, reconcile, and report daily financial management transactions and supporting documentation. 
• Use Microsoft Excel and other Office applications to develop specialized tracking tools, summaries, and status reports. 
• Collect financial and accounting information, research discrepancies, and help identify recommended corrections. 
• Assist with organizational, analytical, and business tasks related to financial operations. 
• Prepare reports, briefing slides, correspondence, and other materials documenting findings and recommendations. 
• Participate in working groups, meetings, reviews, and coordination with government and contractor stakeholders. 
• Support site visits, data calls, and other customer-directed financial management activities.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a relevant field. 
• Familiarity with financial transactions, spreadsheets, recordkeeping, and reconciliation procedures. 
• Ability to follow established procedures while researching and explaining discrepancies. 
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to organize transaction-level records, validate supporting documents, and maintain traceable financial trackers. 
• Working knowledge of Excel formulas, sorting, filtering, and reporting across multiple data sources. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with DoD financial management processes, government financial systems, Excel-based reporting, and internal controls. 
• Exposure to DoD appropriations, funds control, vendor-pay or travel transactions, and DFAS coordination. 
• Experience with DEAMS, GAFS-BQ, WAWF, DAI, or other federal financial applications. 

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 [email protected] 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): $55,000–$115,000 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.

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