• Proactive outreach to assigned accounts to ensure client satisfaction through thorough understanding of customers’ workflow • Discuss current service use case • Assess clients' needs for new opportunities and work to close greenfield sales • Ability to excel in a matrixed environment by coordinating with Prospecting, Customer Success, and Marketing to promote book of business growth • Manage incoming calls and e-mails from assigned accounts • Provide client training through a variety of channels • Contact all new contracts added and users to drive product's adoption • Act as point person for timely client resolution when engaging cross-functional department across MI organization and provide feedback to product management • Document all client interactions and actively coordinate outreach efforts with thoughtful use of CRM tool • Secure renewal through coordination with pod lead, manager, and other teammates • Demonstrate ability to communicate MI's value subscription pricing effectively and clearly • Maintain and grow industry knowledge by attending webinars and other topical trainings • Other tasks as assigned

• Oversee and lead all account management processes • Monitor, direct, and motivate day-to-day interactions between the account team and clients • Nurture strong relationships with existing and possible clients • Deliver engaging, passionate outstanding ideas and work • Work closely with the account team to drive tactical projects through the agency • Meet delivery requirements/deadlines • Act as a solution-oriented Account Supervisor • Develop lasting relationships between the client and agency teams • Maintain working knowledge of MERGE’s solutions and resources and recognize/act upon opportunities

• Focus on retention of our existing clients by maintaining client satisfaction • Collaborating with internal and external partners to establish and implement balanced resolutions to challenges • Exploring, participating in and leading organizational and client projects and initiatives • Educating clients and implementing solutions for the benefit of clients and their retirement plans, as well as Lincoln • Implementing process improvements and efficiencies

ACE Account Service Desk Specialist (Tier II – ASD) CBP Technology Service Desk (TSD) Location: Ashburn, VA / Orlando, FL / San Antonio, TX - Primarily remote (must reside within commuting distance of one location) Schedule: Rotating shifts; 24x7x365 coverage required (includes nights, weekends, and holidays) Employment Type: Full‑time Clearance Requirement: CBP Background Investigation (Unclassified) About Aretec At Aretec, Inc., we are catalysts for change within the federal government landscape. We specialize in advanced analytics, cybersecurity, data‑driven operations, and business optimization, enabling federal agencies to accomplish their most critical missions. As a trusted prime contractor, Aretec delivers innovative, compliant, and high‑impact solutions that support mission success. Position Summary Aretec is seeking an ACE Account Service Desk Specialist (Tier 2 – ASD) to support the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Account Service Desk under the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Technology Service Desk (TSD). This role provides Tier II support to a large external user community, including Trade, Participating Government Agencies (PGAs), and CBP personnel, supporting trade facilitation, compliance, and enforcement operations. The ideal candidate has strong customer service skills, experience supporting web‑based portals, and familiarity with trade or account‑based service desk operations. What You'll Do - Provide 24x7x365 Tier II support for the ACE Account Service Desk (ASD). - Support 100,000+ active users across the Trade, PGA, and CBP communities. - Answer and respond to incoming calls and emails related to ACE technical questions and cargo processing system operations. - Deliver 24x7x365 bilingual (English/Spanish) support to the Trade user community. - Support ACE Portal account business processes, including user enrollment, account activation, and account management. - Maintain and update user‑facing documentation such as Welcome Letters and enrollment guidance. - Assist end users with ACE Portal functionality, including ACE Reports. - Resolve ≥90% of Tier II tickets in alignment with AQL targets. - Process ≥90% of tickets within 4 hours. - Achieve ≥90% quality scores on reviewed interactions. - Update ASD Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as requested. - Contribute to the TSD Knowledge Management System (KMS) by creating, updating, and reviewing knowledge articles. - Attend periodic ACE training sessions to maintain system and process proficiency. - Respond to urgent priority requests, including ACE Command Center / War Room activities. - Support OIT cybersecurity efforts, including timely inactivation or restoration of ACE Portal accounts as directed. Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred. - Minimum 2 years of experience in IT help desk or customer support roles. - Knowledge of trade compliance processes or support of web‑based portals. - Strong customer service, communication, and documentation skills. - Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. - Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. - Sole U.S. citizenship required and ability to successfully pass a CBP Background Investigation (BI). Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). - Knowledge of CBP trade facilitation and compliance processes. - Experience using the ServiceNow ITSM platform. - HDI Customer Service Representative or Support Center Analyst certification. - Prior CBP or DHS experience. - Knowledge of import/export trade processes. Equal Opportunity Employer Aretec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected status.