Government Property Specialist

Arete Associates; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and Long-Term Disability

Vision Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Company-funded 5% 401(k) contribution

Company-funded 5% Employee Stock Owned

Continuing Education Assistance

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Arete Associates in Tucson, AZ seeks a Government Property Specialist responsible for control, accountability, and reporting of government and customer-owned property in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and contract requirements.

The role collaborates with Contracts, Program Management, IT, Security, and Supply Chain to ensure proper property management throughout contract execution; travel and security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of government property management experience.
• Knowledge of FAR Part 45 and DFARS Part 245.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• U.S. citizenship required; Top Secret clearance eligibility preferred.
• Travel about 30% (CA, VA).

Responsibilities

• Monitor government property receiving, identification, storage, movement and issue.
• Support improvements to property management processes, tools and training.
• Provide guidance to technical and operations teams on policies and procedures.
• Prepare government property accountability reports (inventories, loss/damage reports, closeout).
• Collaborate with Contracts, PM, IT, Security, Supply Chain, Production and Operations.
• Maintain records in the property management system per company policy.
• Apply FAR/DFARS guidance in daily responsibilities.
• Support internal and external audits and inquiries.
• Support subcontractor compliance with property flowdown requirements.

Skills

Government property management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Effective communication

Job description

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.

Discover your future with us.

We are seeking a Government Property Specialist/Government Property Administrator who will be charged with responsibilities for the control, accountability, and reporting of government and customer owned property in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and contract requirements within one of Arete's key business sectors. Government property may include Special Test Equipment, Equipment, Special Tooling and Material

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor Government Property receiving, identification, storage, movement, and issue operations; enforce compliance with established procedures.
• Support a culture of improvement and efficiency related to Government Property management and accountability. Identify process gaps and perform root cause investigations / corrective action recommendations as needed.
• Recommend and help implement enhancements to property management processes, tools, and training materials.
• Provide guidance and training to technical and operations members in the assigned business sector and serve as a resource for interpreting policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with the Government Property System Lead, prepare government property accountability reports as needed, such as periodic inventories, loss/damage/destruction reports, and closeout documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Contracts, Program Management, IT, Security, Supply Chain, Production, and Technical/Operations teams, to ensure proper accountability throughout contract execution.
• Work closely with the corporate Government Property System Lead to maintain accurate records of government property in accordance with the company's approved property management system.
• Interpret and apply FAR Part 45, DFARS Part 245, and other guidance and contract specific property clauses when executing daily responsibilities.
• Support internal and external audits by conducting inventories, providing required documentation, and responding to inquiries.
• Support Contractor Self Assessments and monitoring of subcontractor compliance with government property flowdown requirements.

This position is based in the Tucson, AZ office, with periodic travel requirements to other Arete offices. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position.

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

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement
• Fitness Reimbursement

Financial:

• Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave

What We Value:

• Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
• Integrity and responsibility in all actions
• Collaboration across teams and specialties
• Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
• Passion for national security and excellence

Experiences and Background We Look For (Required Skills):

• High level of knowledge of and experience with government property management requirements under FAR Part 45 and DFARS Part 245.
• Strong desire to learn technical aspects of the business and product lines to understand internal/external operations and material and equipment requirements (e.g... Special Test Equipment, Equipment, Special Tooling and Material).
• Always maintains respectful and professional behavior, and excels at effective communication, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues, management and executives.
• Minimum 3 years prior relevant experience in Government Property management.
• U.S. citizenship is required. Top Secret national security clearance eligibility is required for this position.
• Travel requirement: approximately 30% (CA, VA)

Nice to Have (Preferred Skills):

• Advanced skills in all MS Office Suite programs.
• Experience with eQuip asset management software
• An active Top Secret national security clearance / Top Secret eligibility

The salary range for this role is $100,000/yr to $125,000/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 Considerations

Arete is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.

Arete is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen 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.

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.

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.