Sparksoft Corporation

Business Analyst

• Be mentored by a professional full-time staff member within the project team.
• Gain hands-on exposure to healthcare IT initiatives and federal systems.
• Assist in gathering, analyzing, and documenting business and functional requirements.
• Support requirements traceability, user stories, and acceptance criteria development.
• Analyze system workflows, data flows, and process diagrams.
• Participate in requirement walkthroughs, and technical discussions.
• Assist with validating solutions to ensure business needs are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast paced, agile environment.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn both business and technical aspects of system delivery.

Business Analyst Intern

Data Analyst

• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs

Data Analysis Internship

Security Engineer

• Assist with security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response activities
• Support vulnerability assessments, security audits, and compliance reviews
• Help maintain and update security documentation, policies, and procedures
• Participate in security tool configuration and maintenance (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection)
• Conduct research on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices
• Assist with security awareness initiatives and training materials
• Support identity and access management (IAM) processes and user access reviews
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to promote secure coding and system hardening practices

Cyber Security Intern

Analyst

• The Data Quality Analyst will ensure continuous improvement of the program’s data quality through solutions and strategies to address business challenges.
• Work closely with data operations and reporting teams to design, develop, and execute automated data reporting solutions with the highest standards of quality and performance.
• Improve the quality and accessibility of data solutions to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse within government-sponsored health programs.

Data Quality Analyst I

Financial Planning and Analysis

• The Financial Intern provides analytical, reporting, and administrative support to Sparksoft’s Finance and Project Control teams.
• This role supports day‑to‑day contract financial management activities, including data analysis, reporting, budget tracking, and compliance support under the guidance of senior financial staff.
• The intern gains hands‑on experience in government contracting, FP&A, project finance, and financial systems while contributing to accurate and timely financial deliverables.
• The Financial Intern works closely with Financial Analysts, Project Control Analysts, Program Managers, and the Finance Manager to support internal and client‑facing financial requirements in accordance with Sparksoft policies and applicable federal contract standards.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting Support
• Assist with collecting, validating, and organizing financial data related to project costs, labor hours, and budgets.
• Support preparation of routine financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses under supervision.
• Assist in tracking actuals versus budget, estimates to complete (ETC), and estimates at completion (EAC).
• Perform basic data analysis in Excel or Power BI to support financial insights and management reporting.
• Support project teams with financial data required for monthly status reports and internal reviews.
• Assist with labor hours validation, rate checks, and reconciliation of financial data across systems (e.g., ERP, dashboards).
• Help maintain funding trackers and contract financial documentation.
• Support invoice preparation activities by compiling required data and performing quality checks.
• Assist in maintaining organized financial records in accordance with contract requirements and Sparksoft policies.
• Support documentation requests for internal reviews or audits under guidance from senior staff.
• Help ensure financial data aligns with established internal controls and reporting standards.
• Assist with updating financial trackers, templates, and documentation.
• Perform data clean‑up, formatting, and quality control checks.
• Support special projects, process improvement efforts, and financial modeling exercises as assigned.
• Participate in team meetings to gain exposure to project finance, FP&A, and government contracting practices.
• Apply machine learning techniques for predictive analytics and hypothesis testing on diverse datasets.
• Collaborate with data scientists and stakeholders to identify trends and deliver actionable insights.
• Assist in data cleaning, preparation, and integration from multiple sources for analysis.
• Document processes and findings to support transparency and reproducibility.

Financial Intern

Data Scientist

• Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations using analytic languages and tools to communicate complex data clearly.
• Apply machine learning techniques for predictive analytics and hypothesis testing on diverse datasets.
• Collaborate with data scientists and stakeholders to identify trends and deliver actionable insights.
• Assist in data cleaning, preparation, and integration from multiple sources for analysis.
• Document processes and findings to support transparency and reproducibility.

Data Science Intern

QA Engineer

• Understand the application and performance of Sparksoft’s established policies and procedures.
• Support the development and maintenance of policy and procedural documents.
• Work with the Quality Management Organization (QMO) team to develop, apply, and assess the performance of Sparksoft’s defined project processes.
• Perform internal audit assessments of project process compliance, compile reports, present findings, and identify an action plan towards compliance
• Support internal activities related to audits and assessments performed on Sparksoft by external bodies, such as CMMI and ISO.
• Identify possible improvements to support ongoing process and quality improvement.
• Produce and maintain documentation related to work activities (e.g meeting minutes, procedural descriptions, compliance checklists, audit notes, etc.)
• Maintain documentation on Microsoft SharePoint.
• Support the creation and maintenance of training materials.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Business Development Rep

• Manage the full Business Development Life Cycle (BDLC), from opportunity identification through proposal submission
• Lead capture strategies: teaming, pricing, staffing, and solution development
• Respond to RFIs, Sources Sought, and RFPs—owning timelines, compliance, and final delivery
• Work closely with internal proposal teams to lead and support writing, review cycles, and production
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders across CMS/HHS/FDA/NIH/CDC
• Track pipeline metrics and lead after-action reviews to improve future bids
• Represent Sparksoft at industry events and help shape marketing and outreach strategies
• Collaborate with recruiting to support talent alignment for proposals and active pursuits
• Maintain capture documentation, CRM updates, and internal reporting

Business Development & Capture Director – Federal

Project Manager

• 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