Title: 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 Trust
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a business, finance, or technical discipline
6--8 years of relevant experience providing business or technical support within federal or enterprise environments
Demonstrated experience supporting program operations in budgeting, finance, or acquisitions
Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Proficiency with Smartsheet and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience supporting NOAA or other mission-driven federal science agencies
Knowledge of federal acquisition lifecycle and documentation standards
Familiarity with developing IGCEs, market research summaries, and SOWs
Experience working within hybrid or remote federal support teams
Salary: Up to $105,000 (based on experience)
RIVA Benefits:
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits / 401K with company matching
HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
Long- and short-term disability
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program Initiatives
RIVA Flex
Additional Workplace Benefits
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