Job description

Mid-level Financial Analyst/Project Control

Full-time

Columbia, MD
Description

Sparksoft Corporation is seeking a self-driven, deadline oriented, and numbers focused individual to join our finance team! This position will become an integrated part of the finance organization and support critical functions within the organization. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to gain exposure to/across many corporate and project financial activities including but not limited to:

Project Financial Control: Analyze and maintain the financial health of Sparksoft program(s) by collecting and monitoring financial data, assessing risk, and recommending action / mitigation plans to management.

Pricing Development: Develop price proposals for new opportunities by collaborating with internal stakeholders, external partners, and the Sparksoft leadership team. Support proposal development cradle-to-grave

Corporate Financial Analysis: Assist in developing the overall corporate projections by generating trend analysis, reporting, and forecasting of program(s), new opportunities, and corporate expenditures

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Project Management Teams in the development, review, and updates of project and program budgets, forecasts, and estimate-at-completion (EAC) and associated reporting and analysis
• Responsible for monitoring and reviewing monthly project expenditures for accuracy and consistency.
• Support subcontractor/vendor cost management lifecycle, including setting up Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, and tracking subcontractor/vendor invoicing, payments, and funding variances
• Perform Analyses and prepare client status reports, integrated program reviews, and/or ad-hoc financial requests from clients, internal management, and other stakeholders
• Ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure projections, and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government when applicable
• Create price proposals with internal stakeholders while maintaining a competitive price to win target. Candidate should be comfortable with making iterative changes to the budget as the proposal develops
• Review Request for Proposal documentation and maintain compliance
• Candidate should be comfortable performing in a deadline driven environment
• Candidate should have interest in financial analysis, pricing, and/or financial data modeling

Required Skills:

• Proficient in Excel and comfortable with all other Microsoft Office applications
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in financial analysis and numbers driven
• Self-motivated analytical thinker
• Customer Service experience / mentality
• Overtime hours required, on occasion/as needed

Education/Experience Level:

• Qualified individuals will have 3+ years of experience working in Pricing/Project Control
• Experience working in a customer service and/or deadline driven environment is a plus
• Associates, Bachelors, OR equivalent work experience accepted

Sparksoft is a certified Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) SVC and DEV Level 3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Small, Women-owned, Minority-owned (SWaM), and MBE/DBE/SBE consulting firm. With our focused mission “to ignite innovation, inspire transformation, and implement digital solutions for a healthier nation”, we specialize in 6 specific digital health services: Test Automation, Cloud Services, DevOps Delivery, Cyber Security, Data Science, and Human-Centered Design. Since 2004, our exceptionally skilled people, proven leadership, and optimized processes all work together relentlessly to continuously push for more efficient solutions.

Sparksoft is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws.

In accordance with the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, Sparksoft Corporation is complying with the requirements that all employees assigned to a federal contract be vaccinated. Employees in need of an exemption from this policy due to a medical reason or because of a sincerely held religious belief must submit a physician’s note for a medical accommodation or a religious request for accommodation to the human resources department to begin the interactive accommodation process as soon as possible. Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause Sparksoft Corporation undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. New hires must show proof of vaccination.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia, MD 21046: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• In your own words, please describe your personality/communication style in a team environment:

Experience:

• financial analysis/related: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
• project control/related: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, MD 21046

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