Jr. Project Control Analyst

Sparksoft Corporation is a technology company focused on revolutionizing IT solutions for government clients. They are seeking a Junior Project Control Analyst to support project financial management activities, working closely with senior analysts and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly project financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Support project planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting for contracts of varying size and complexity
• Participate in forecasting activities, including actual vs. forecast analysis, trend analysis, and maintenance of Estimates at Complete (EACs) under senior team guidance
• Perform tasks related to monthly billing, vendor reconciliation, and invoice review
• Help prepare purchase requisitions and monitor subcontractor funding, including invoice coordination and approvals
• Assist in developing cost estimates for future performance periods and report variances from prior projections
• Support monthly internal and external program reviews
• Review accounts receivable and unbilled reports as part of monthly financial cycles
• Participate in process improvement initiatives within the finance and program control function
• Help maintain accurate and logical project accounting structures for programs and task orders
• Support new business pricing efforts, including data entry, model updates, and coordination with senior pricing staff

Skills

• Associate or bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in a customer service or fast-paced environment is a plus
• 0–2+ years of experience in financial tracking, budgeting, accounting, or related analytical roles
• Proficient Excel skills, including familiarity with SUMIFS, basic LOOKUP functions
• Interest in learning how to extract, manipulate, and analyze data from ERP/financial systems
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with guidance
• Effective communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated interest in financial analysis, pricing, or data modeling
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn project control and pricing methodologies
• Interest in or exposure to government contracting, including contract types such as CPFF, FFP, and T&M
• Exposure to Unanet or similar ERP/financial systems is a plus
• Familiarity with government contracting or professional services environments
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is helpful but not required
• Experience or familiarity with DCAA/Government approved accounting systems (e.g., Unanet Financials, Costpoint)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Training
• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
• Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
• Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
• A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®

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