Program Manager

Public TrustEligibilityRequired(ActiveTop-SecretClearance Preferred)

About Aretum

Aretumis 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 an experienced Program Manager to support federal personnel security vetting and clearance-related programs. This roleis responsible forleading program operations stakeholder communications compliance oversight surge planning and process improvement initiatives in support of large-scale federal security programs. The ideal candidate hasdemonstratedexperience supportingpersonnelvetting and clearance adjudication environments for large federal agencies including populations comparable in size and complexity to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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.

Responsibilities

• Managepersonnelsecurity vetting and clearance-related program operations in support of large federal agencies.

• Oversee teams supporting background investigations personnel vetting clearance adjudications onboarding and related federal security workflows.

• Lead stakeholder communications and change management efforts including the development of memos FAQs briefing materials and leadership updates.

• Ensure program activities align with federalpersonnelsecurity requirements agency expectations contract requirements and applicable policies.

• Support initiatives related to Trusted Workforce Core Doctrine and evolving federal personnel vetting requirements.

• Manage contract compliance performance reporting service level agreements deliverables and operational quality standards.

• Develop andmaintainsurge operations and contingency plans to support volume increases urgent requirements and system outages.

• Enforce security privacy records management and compliance requirements across program workflows and deliverables.

• Identifyopportunities to improve processes increase operational efficiency and strengthen program execution.

• Support training knowledge transfer and standardization of procedures across program teams.

• Collaborate with government stakeholders internal leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve issues andmaintainprogram continuity.

• Monitor risks escalate concerns appropriately and support corrective action planning as needed.

• Bachelors degree

• Public Trust Eligibility

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience supporting federal personnel security personnel vetting clearance adjudications background investigations program management or related security programs.

• Minimum of 5 years ofdemonstratedfunctional and technical experience in the Personnel Security/Vetting industry within the Federal Government.

• Experience supporting agencies with the same or similar scope scale and complexity as the Department of Veterans Affairs including federal contractor and affiliate populations.

• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting contract compliance service level agreements deliverables reporting and federal security program requirements.

• Experience supporting stakeholder communications change management briefing materials policy updates or leadership communications.

• Knowledge of federal personnel security onboarding clearance suitability privacy and records management requirements.

• Demonstratedexpertiseor working knowledge of current initiatives involving Trusted Workforce Core Doctrine.

• Ability to work onsite as required by the position and customer requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Project Management Professional certification.

• Experience supporting federal agencies such as VA USDA DOJ or similar large-scale federal organizations.

• Experience leading surge operations contingency planning or high-volume personnel security workflows.

• Experience developing training materials process documentation SOPs FAQs or executive-level briefing materials.

• Strong background in process improvement operational standardization and navigating complex government onboarding and security protocols.

EEO Statement

Aretumis 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 EmployerAretumcomplies withall applicable federal state and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nations veterans and military familiesprovidingcareer opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability pleasecontactforassistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

This position requires the ability to work in the United Statesin accordance withapplicable federal contract requirements.

• 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

Required Experience:

Manager