At Areté, 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. As a Stock Administrator at Arete, you will be responsible for all activities associated with the administration of the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), and any other applicable retirement benefits. Duties include promoting the ESOP throughout the company by educating our employees on its benefits. Act as the liaison with third-party administrators (TPA) for the retirement benefits programs and ensure compliance with the rules of the plans and that all plan timelines are met. Ability to work with the TPA on coordination of administrative duties including census preparation and verification, verification of Statement of Accounts allocation, verification of participant statements, distributions, and diversifications. Duties also include ensuring completion of all required plan testing, 5500 questionnaire completion, and coordinating the 5500 audits, and any action items that result from audit. This position is based in our Northridge, CA office. This is an exempt, full-time position. Please note the following: Under the Resume section you MUST select "Enter professional details" and under "Make your application stronger" please upload your resume. We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Generous PTO and Leave Times * Flextime Scheduling * Bereavement * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Parental Leave Financial Benefits * 401K Retirement Plan Contribution * Employee Stock Ownership Plan * Continuing Education Funds Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits * Medical Insurance * Dental & Vision Insurance * Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD) * Vision Reimbursement Qualities We Look For * Creativity * Integrity * Passion * Responsiveness * Collaboration Experiences and Background We Look For * Detail-Oriented: in task management and reporting * Integrity: in business and relationships * Problem Solver: engage people in finding the solution * Strong Communicator: able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, operations and all levels of leadership * Current with all retirement benefit program updates * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Ability to handle ambiguous situations and to create solutions and recommendation The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000; 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 Requirements U.S. citizenship 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. Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Areté 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. Other Considerations As the health and safety of employees continues to be a priority, Areté encourages employees to remain current on their COVID-19 vaccinations. Employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042. Areté is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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 Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.