Business Analyst
Location : Remote (Preference for candidates located in Boulder, CO) Terms : Full-time Clearance : US Citizenship with a Public Trust (or ability to obtain) Travel : 0 10%
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Position Overview
RIVA Solutions is seeking a Technical Specialist III to provide advanced business support services to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the NEITS program. This role focuses on delivering operational excellence in areas such as budgeting, finance, acquisition planning, and business process improvement to support NOAA's N-Wave mission. The selected candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in coordinating programmatic support activities, leveraging a background in business operations within federal environments.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive support to NOAA's business team in budgeting, finance, acquisitions, and process management
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of program budgets; identify risks and provide mitigation strategies
- Coordinate and facilitate internal project meetings, including agenda preparation, meeting minutes, and action item tracking
- Manage and track project deliverables and milestones across the N-Wave program
- Develop process improvement recommendations and coordinate implementation efforts with internal N-Wave teams
- Deliver acquisition lifecycle support, including drafting acquisition strategies, SOWs, IGCEs, and supporting market research
- Ensure all deliverables are submitted in draft form for government review and approval
- Utilize Smartsheet to support business tracking, coordination, and workflow documentation
Minimum Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public TrustBachelor's degree (BA / BS) in a business, finance, or technical discipline6 8 years of relevant experience providing business or technical support within federal or enterprise environmentsDemonstrated experience supporting program operations in budgeting, finance, or acquisitionsStrong analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExcellent communication skills and attention to detailProficiency with Smartsheet and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting NOAA or other mission-driven federal science agenciesKnowledge of federal acquisition lifecycle and documentation standardsFamiliarity with developing IGCEs, market research summaries, and SOWsExperience working within hybrid or remote federal support teamsSalary
Up to $105,000 (based on experience)
RIVA Benefits
Paid Time Off / Sick LeaveHealth, Dental, and Vision CoverageLife InsuranceRetirement Benefits / 401K with company matchingHSA / FSA Spending AccountsLong- and short-term disabilityPet InsuranceWellness Program InitiativesRIVA FlexAdditional Workplace BenefitsRIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected class.