Job Description:
Senior Management Analyst to provide executive-level program management services across the acquisition lifecycle. This role supports strategic decision-making and program execution for major and non-major systems acquisitions in alignment with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Coast Guard directives.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-level program management support, including planning, coordination, and oversight of acquisition activities.
• Conduct in-depth research, analysis, and documentation to support the Obtain, Produce, Deploy, and Support phases of the acquisition lifecycle.
• Prepare materials and analysis for Acquisition Decision Events and respond to follow-on actions directed by Acquisition Decision Memoranda.
• Ensure compliance with applicable acquisition policies and guidance, including, Major Systems Acquisitions, Non-Major Systems Acquisitions, and other DHS directives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and synthesize program-level data to inform executive decision-making.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve program outcomes and acquisition efficiency.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in program management or acquisition support, preferably within DHS or DoD environments.
• Deep understanding of federal acquisition regulations and lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality documentation and analysis under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• PMP certification
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

About Arete Consulting LLC
Arete is an ancient Greek word meaning “excellence”. We are a veteran-owned small business that applies industry best practices, tools, and methodologies to help our clients achieve mission success. We work side-by-side with our clients to provide solutions that work. Arete is guided by four principles: taking care of our people, having a clear purpose, operating on core values, and delivering for our clients. We operate with the precision of a large business and give our clients the personal attention of a small business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Transit benefits
• 401(k) Match
• Accrue 15 days of paid time off annually
• Paid community service leave
• Referral bonus
• Laptop assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

• Deliver high-level program management support, including planning, coordination, and oversight of acquisition activities.
• Conduct in-depth research, analysis, and documentation to support the Obtain, Produce, Deploy, and Support phases of the acquisition lifecycle.
• Prepare materials and analysis for Acquisition Decision Events and respond to follow-on actions directed by Acquisition Decision Memoranda.
• Ensure compliance with applicable acquisition policies and guidance, including, Major Systems Acquisitions, Non-Major Systems Acquisitions, and other DHS directives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and synthesize program-level data to inform executive decision-making.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve program outcomes and acquisition efficiency