Yes, CONTRIVING is a Scrabble word!

Letter values in Scrabble US: C 3, O 1, N 1, T 1, R 1, I 1, V 4, I 1, N 1, G 2.

Is it a valid word?

CONTRIVING is a valid word in the official Scrabble dictionary (US), the UK Scrabble Dictionary and Words with Friends (ENABLE).

make or work out a plan for; devise
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
put or send forth