Financial Analyst (Project Control)
Columbia, Maryland - Hybrid 3 days/week on-site
Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation. Our true strength lies in our people.
They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders. We are Sparksoft!
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 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.
- 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. Candidates 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 EXPERIENCE:
- Proficient in Excel and comfortable with all other Microsoft Office applications
- Attention to detail.
- Effective 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.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with Unanet
- Experience with tools such as Power BI
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Qualified individuals will have 2+ years of experience working in finance.
- Experience working in a customer service and/or deadline driven environment is a plus.
- Associates, Bachelors, OR equivalent work experience accepted.
