Scientific Program Analyst Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Program Analyst
Location: Arlington, VA

Introduction:
Rivet Operations Company (“Rivet”) has an opening for a Program Analyst to join our rapidly growing team in the Arlington, VA area. Rivet is an exceptional industry partner to the Department of Defense (DoD) and a leader in physical and cyber security, IT management, logistics, supply chain management, process improvement and development.

The Program Analyst provides comprehensive business, financial, and programmatic support to Science & Technology (S&T) and Research & Development (R&D) organizations. This role supports Program Officers and technical teams by ensuring accurate financial planning, execution tracking, data analysis, and program coordination to meet mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide business and financial management support to S&T and/or R&D programs.
• Extract, analyze, and organize cost and financial data for technical programs.
• Track availability, allocation, and execution of funds to support program objectives.
• Review and analyze financial documents, plans, and reports to identify deficiencies, excesses, trends, and imbalances that impact execution benchmarks.
• Assist Program Officers with annual phasing and planning activities, including development of spend plans.
• Respond to programmatic, technical, and financial data calls from multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Support organizations using SAP and other financial management systems to ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute meetings, workshops, and program reviews involving participants from government, industry, and academic organizations.
• Provide program execution support to ensure alignment with funding profiles, schedules, and performance goals.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited college or university.
• At least five (5) years of experience providing business and financial support to organizations with Science & Technology (S&T) missions.
• At least three (3) years of experience working with SAP.
• At least three (3) years of experience extracting and organizing cost analysis information for technical programs.
• At least three (3) years of experience tracking the availability and use of funds and reviewing financial documents and plans for impact on program objectives and requirements.
• At least three (3) years of experience supporting S&T and/or R&D organizations.
• At least three (3) years of experience assisting with annual phasing and planning processes and supporting Program Officers in developing spend plans.
• At least three (3) years of experience responding to data calls related to technical, programmatic, and financial aspects of programs.
• At least three (3) years of experience planning and executing meetings, workshops, and program reviews involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong verbal communication to effectively express concepts, plans, and proposals.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Initiative-taker requiring minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook)

Desired Additional Qualifications:
• Professional experience comparable to Legacy DAWIA or FACC certification.
• Completion of core training requirements for: DAWIA Science & Technology Manager (S&TM) – Level II or III, and/or DAWIA Business Financial Management (Business FM) – Level I, II, or III, or FACC equivalent.
• Experience using Navy ERP.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented analyst with strong financial, analytical, and coordination skills supporting complex technical programs in a government or defense environment.

Security Clearance:
Position requires applicant to be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain the required security clearance for the position.

Benefits:
Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.rivetopsllc.com.

Physical Requirements:
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Lifting to 40 lbs.

Please note: Rivet Operations Company LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.