Program Control Analyst (Contracts & Finance)

Riva Solutions Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVA Solutions Inc is seeking a Program Control Analyst to provide contract administration, financial analysis, and performance oversight for the NOAA NEITS program in Washington, DC. This role focuses on CLIN structures, funding allocations, and governance to ensure program success.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years supporting federal programs, strong Excel/Smartsheet skills, and the ability to translate contract requirements into financial tracking and forecasting for leadership reviews.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting federal programs in program control, contract administration, or financial analysis roles.
• Experience with federal contract constructs including CLIN structures, FFP, and T&M contracts.
• Experience performing financial tracking, burn rate analysis, and forecasting within federal programs.
• Understanding of federal acquisition lifecycle processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and track contract line-item numbers (CLINs), funding allocations, ceilings, and modifications.
• Monitor burn rates, funding balances, and financial performance across task areas.
• Analyze contract types including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time-and-Materials (T&M), and hybrid structures.
• Support contract modification documentation and funding realignment activities.
• Assist in development and tracking of program budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Prepare financial reports, variance analysis, and performance dashboards for program leadership.
• Support acquisition lifecycle activities including SOW inputs, IGCE development, and requirements documentation.
• Ensure alignment between labor execution, contractual scope, and funding availability.
• Track deliverables, milestones, and compliance requirements across the program lifecycle.
• Identify financial and contractual risks and support mitigation planning.
• Coordinate across technical, finance, and program management teams to ensure operational transparency.
• Utilize Smartsheet, Excel, and reporting tools to manage workflows and financial tracking artifacts.

Skills

Contract administration

Financial analysis

Program control

Analytical skills

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

Job description

Program Control Analyst (Contracts & Finance)

Washington, DC

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY.

That’s RIVA.

We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions, we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good. RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability. They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one. all while supporting missions that matter.

POSITION OVERVIEW

RIVA Solutions is seeking a Program Control Analyst to provide contract administration, financial analysis, and performance oversight support under the NOAA NEITS program.

This role is focused on contract constructs, financial controls, and program governance — not hands-on engineering. The selected candidate will work closely with program leadership to manage CLIN structures, funding allocations, contract types (FFP, T&M, hybrid), and overall contract performance alignment.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience supporting federal IT or infrastructure programs and understands how to translate contract requirements into financial tracking, forecasting, and operational execution oversight.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and track contract line-item numbers (CLINs), funding allocations, ceilings, and modifications.
• Monitor burn rates, funding balances, and financial performance across task areas.
• Analyze contract types including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time-and-Materials (T&M), and hybrid structures.
• Support contract modification documentation and funding realignment activities.
• Assist in development and tracking of program budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
• Prepare financial reports, variance analysis, and performance dashboards for program leadership.
• Support acquisition lifecycle activities including SOW inputs, IGCE development, and requirements documentation.
• Ensure alignment between labor execution, contractual scope, and funding availability.
• Track deliverables, milestones, and compliance requirements across the program lifecycle.
• Identify financial and contractual risks and support mitigation planning.
• Coordinate across technical, finance, and program management teams to ensure operational transparency.
• Utilize Smartsheet, Excel, and reporting tools to manage workflows and financial tracking artifacts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting federal programs in program control, contract administration, or financial analysis roles.
• Demonstrated experience working with federal contract constructs including CLIN structures, FFP, and T&M contracts.
• Experience performing financial tracking, burn rate analysis, and forecasting within federal programs.
• Understanding of federal acquisition lifecycle processes.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing program leadership.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting NOAA, NEITS, or federal IT infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with telecommunications or enterprise IT service environments.
• Experience drafting IGCEs, market research summaries, or contract documentation.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and federal contract compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting geographically distributed federal program teams.
• Experience using Smartsheet or similar workflow and reporting tools.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

We believe great teams are built from different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences, and we mean that beyond the buzzwords.

RIVA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation at any point in our process, send an email to [e-mail], we'll be happy to help.

VETERAN SUPPORT & ACCESSIBILITY

As a federal contractor, RIVA follows the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, supporting the employment and advancement of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you're a veteran, we encourage you to self-identify during the application process, it helps us track our hiring commitments and, in some cases, may support priority referral for open roles.

RIVA also invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as having a disability during the application process, not because it affects your chances of being hired, but because it helps us measure how well we're living up to our commitments and identify where we can do better. Your response is confidential and entirely optional.