Aretum

Compensation

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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. Join us to be part of meaningful work that drives national impact and grow your career alongside exceptional peers. This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification. Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements. Additionally, all team members may be called upon to support proposal efforts as needed. This could include resume formatting, providing skills alignment summaries, participating in meetings, or contributing to solutioning activities based on subject matter expertise or functional experience. Responsibilities Lead enterprise-level cloud transformation and migration efforts across AWS, Azure, GCP, or hybrid environments. Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams for all cloud initiatives. Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, risk registers, and metrics tracking cloud service performance. Oversee vendor and service provider performance, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and contract terms. Provide strategic and technical guidance on cloud architectures, migration paths, and integration with on-premises systems. Support acquisition and procurement processes including market research, requirements definiton, and proposal evaluation. Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust Architecture principles. Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to support ATO and Continuous Monitoring activities. Implement and manage cloud financial governance and FinOps practices to control costs and optimize resource usage. Deliver executive-level briefings and reports on program status, risks, and operational performance. Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field. Master’s degree preferred (may substitute up to 3 years of experience) Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI or equivalent program management degree. AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Architect certification. Experience Minimum 10 years of IT program/project management experience, with at least 5 years in cloud services. Proven experience managing federal cloud programs, including contract oversight, technical direction, and SLA management. Expertise in cloud service and deployment model (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS; public, private, hybrid). Demonstrated understanding of federal IT acquisition processes, including IDIQ, BPA, FFP, and T&M mechanisms. Strong track record leading cross-functional teams spanning cybersecurity, acquisition, and mission operations. Experience implementing FinOps strategies and using cost-optimization tools to manage cloud spend. Proficiency in developing and delivering executive dashboards and performance reports to senior stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) ITIL v4 Foundation or higher certification Experience leading Zero Trust, multi-cloud optimization, or modernization initiatives in a federal environment. Work Environment & Physical Requirements This is a hybrid position, with work performed both remotely and at client or corporate office locations as needed. The employee is expected to maintain a professional remote work environment with reliable internet access and the ability to participate in virtual meetings. Onsite work may involve a traditional office setting with standard office equipment and moderate noise levels. Travel to client or corporate locations will be communicated in advance. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computer equipment and communicate via phone or video. Ability to move about office spaces and attend in-person meetings when onsite. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Travel Requirements This is a hybrid position, with work performed both remotely and at designated client or corporate locations, as needed. Travel requirements may vary depending on project assignments, client meetings, or internal collaboration and will be communicated in advance whenever possible. 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. In compliance with Executive Order 13665, Aretum will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their own pay or that of another employee or applicant. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 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