Assistant Program Manager

At Arete, 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.

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As an Assistant Project Manager at Arete, you will support programs across the enterprise, working from one of our offices or remotely. 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 to support programs across the enterprise, working from one of our existing offices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Program Manager in preparing and maintaining formal project management plans, including:
  • Objectives/Scope of Work
  • Contract Deliverables
  • Schedule & Milestones
  • Staffing Approach
  • Risks & Mitigation Plans
  • Needs for Government Furnished Equipment/Information
• Supporting budget management by:
  • Planning and tracking staff labor hours
  • Monitoring travel and ODC expenses
  • Producing monthly financial status reports
• Assisting with contract deliverable management and production by:
  • Coordinating with deliverable owners to ensure on-schedule delivery
  • Reviewing deliverables for completeness before submission
  • Following up with customers for receipt and acceptance
  • Generating project management-related deliverables, such as project plans, monthly reports, and transition packages
• Supporting proposal management, including:
  • Tracking deadlines and ensuring on-time data call submissions
  • Coordinating tasks for response teams
  • Consolidating and uniformly formatting text input
  • Proofreading and compliance validation
  • Coordinating cross-program resource allocation for areas like security, IT, and IA costs

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Generous PTO and Leave Times

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Financial Benefits

401K Retirement Plan Contribution

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Funds
• Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement

Qualities We Look For

• Creativity
• Integrity
• Passion
• Responsiveness
• Collaboration

Experiences and Background We Look For:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of experience in project management or administrative support
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, in a team, and directly with external customers

Nice to Have:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project
• An active security clearance

The salary range for this role is $75,000/yr to $95,000/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. Arete 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

Arete is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Arete Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.