Systems Programmer

RIVA Solutions, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVA Solutions, Inc. seeks an Oracle Federal Financials Technical Consultant to focus on application support, requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, configuration, troubleshooting, and changes across integrated financial processes.

The role requires understanding end-to-end processes, ITIL-based service management, and effective communication with stakeholders at multiple levels to support decisions and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Computer Programming, or a related field with extensive coursework in computers and applications.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience with Oracle Federal Financials and/or other IT support.
• Experience in requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, development, configuration, troubleshooting, and related skill sets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Oracle Federal Financials with requirements gathering, development, configuration, troubleshooting, and related application support activities.
• Analyze configurations and integrations across multiple functional areas to understand end-to-end process impacts.
• Apply ITIL-aligned service management practices and manage incidents, defects, and service requests.
• Support end-to-end change management: review docs, create functional docs, justify changes, perform impact analysis, and assess production changes.
• Analyze problems and provide decisions regarding Oracle Federal Financials modules, configurations, and reporting.

Skills

Oracle Federal Financials

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder communication

Troubleshooting

ITIL practices

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Oracle Federal Financials

GL/AP/AR/PO/BE/FA modules

GovTrip / AFPS / GATES / GTAS

Job description

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 is seeking an Oracle Federal Financials Technical Consultant to focus on application support and development activities, including requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, configuration, troubleshooting, and implementation of system changes across integrated financial processes.

The Oracle Federal Financials Technical Consultant understands configuration and integration across multiple functional areas and supports the end-to-end change management lifecycle—reviewing technical documentation, producing functional documentation and justifications, performing impact analyses, supporting changes in meetings/calls, and assessing change effectiveness in production. The position applies ITIL-aligned service management concepts, analyzes system functionality and requirements, and communicates effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels to support decisions and outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

• Support Oracle Federal Financials by performing requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, development, configuration, troubleshooting, and related application support activities.
• Analyze configurations and integrations across multiple functional areas to understand end-to-end process impacts and support solution implementation.
• Apply ITIL-aligned service management practices; follow application support processes and analyze system functionality and requirements to resolve incidents, defects, and service requests.
• Support the full end-to-end change management process: review technical documentation; create functional documentation; document justification for changes; perform impact analysis; support change requests on calls/in meetings; and assess effectiveness of changes in the production environment.
• Analyze problems and provide decisions and recommendations related to Oracle Federal Financials modules, configurations, components, interfaces, customizations, and reporting.
• Modify or develop directives, instructions, job aids, and manuals to support consistent operations and effective end-user guidance.
• Communicate effectively (oral and written) and interact with stakeholders at various levels to gain understanding or acceptance of complex and potentially controversial issues.
• Contribute to the overall strategic vision for implementation and operational support by integrating a broad range of ideas regarding implementation and sustainment.
• Support implementation and support projects involving a primary discipline (application/programming) that may impact multiple business units and integrated systems.
• Document system processes and maintain requirements traceability to ensure alignment between business needs, approved changes, configurations, and delivered solutions.
• Provide operational support to Oracle Federal Financials (12.2.6 or higher) and related functions (e.g., GL, AP, AR, PO, BE, FA), including configurations, interfaces, and reporting as applicable.
• Support integrations and touchpoints with key components and external systems as applicable (e.g., CAN/BACS crosswalk, AFPS, GovTrip, GATES, Payment Management System, CARS, GTAS).
• Support and/or coordinate solutions related to e-invoicing and g-invoicing; robotic process automation (RPA) experience is a plus.
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to implement and support changes safely and effectively, ensuring solutions meet Federal financial management needs and operational requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Computer Programming, or a related field with extensive coursework in computers and applications.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience working with Oracle Federal Financials and/or providing other relevant information technology support.
• Experience in requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, development, configuration, troubleshooting, and related skill sets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with stakeholders at various levels to gain understanding or acceptance of complex issues.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance/public trust, as applicable to the contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience implementing and providing operational support to Oracle Federal Financials (12.2.6 or higher), including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Purchasing (PO), Federal Administrator for Budget Execution (BE), and Fixed Assets (FA).
• Experience with key components and systems within HHS such as CAN/BACS crosswalk, Accounting For Pay System (AFPS), GovTrip, GATES, Payment Management System, CARS, and GTAS.
• Experience with e-invoicing and g-invoicing; robotic process automation (RPA) experience is a plus.
• Experience working within an information technology service framework such as the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and applying the concepts and methods to a Federal business environment.
• Knowledge and experience documenting system processes and requirements traceability; skill in modifying or developing directives, instructions, or manuals.

The salary or salary range for this role reflects an estimated range informed by multiple compensation factors. Final offers may vary based on considerations such as relevant experience, education and training, critical skillsets, and overall business needs.

Pay range

$120,000 - $140,000 USD

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.