Junior Management & Policy Analyst

Junior Management & Policy Analyst

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.

Aretum is seeking a motivated and skilled Junior Management & Policy Analyst to provide comprehensive administrative and executive support by managing correspondence, scheduling, travel coordination, records management, meeting support, and document preparation. The position also develops and maintains policies, procedures, reports, and briefing materials while serving as a trusted partner to leadership through strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

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 include conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. Providing internal guidance and coordination regarding administrative functions, management controls, metrics collection, standard operating procedures, and general administrative compliance. Able to assess past, current, and/or future policy and develop supporting documentation such as SOPs, guidance, potential training how-to's or briefings, and FAQs.

Facilitating the coordination, response, and monitoring of all document requests and correspondence for internal and external requests in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Coordinating and preparing travel arrangements, authorization, and vouchers on behalf of government staff through the organizational travel system. Writing and editing memos, developing spreadsheets, filing, and copying documents. Compiling correspondence, briefing materials, talking points, and reports for review/approval by government staff.

Reviewing and confirming meeting invitations include the correct title, purpose, agenda, documents, and appropriate list of attendees. Taking meeting minutes/notes, providing executive summaries and action items for government approval, and distributing once approved. Complying with administrative policies and task requirements, executive secretariat guidelines, formats, and procedures. Draft responses to written requests. Complying with the Plain Writing Act of 2010 for all applicable communications, and ensures all communication includes the appropriate tone and style for the intended audience.

Reviewing/analyzing accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and clarity of writing for internal and external communication. Conducting off-site meeting venue research as needed. Planning and facilitating working sessions and other efforts as requested by government staff. Organizing briefing materials and action items by preparing binders or as requested by government staff. Managing records in accordance with the agency policy by reviewing, filing, scheduling and archiving documents.

Being detail-oriented and a flexible problem-solver who is comfortable managing complex tasks and prioritizing competing demands. Multi-tasking and comfortably operating in a fast-paced environment, adapting in real time to new information.