Sparksoft Corporation

Solutions Engineer

• Our Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and delivering technical solutions for our Federal customers.
• The successful Solution Architect will be a part of the Business Development team and participate in all phases of the business development life cycle including opportunity assessment, strategy workshops, Black Hat competitive assessments, competitive technical solutions, and technical solution development.
• The Solution Architect will be the technical team member in our fast-paced growing environment supporting new business capture by developing innovative solutions.
• The individual will be teamed with Capture and Operations personnel to help uncover and develop best-in-class solutions to meet customer needs.
• Responsible for defining and driving the technical direction of prospective business opportunities, developing system architectures, and providing technical leadership for proposals and strategic pursuits.
• Assess market level technology trends as well as capabilities of complementary solutions enabling larger scale solution offerings.
• Review RFP documents to understand scope of work and customer needs to develop an overarching solution to be proposed as part of the solicitation response.
• Propose new and innovative solutions to the most complex challenges.
• Develop IT-based solutions consisting of contextual, conceptual, and logical architectures using standards-based, rigorous methodologies and best practices.
• Conduct architectural analysis of alternatives (AoA) trade studies including CAIV, Criteria-based Decision Analysis and/or other proven methodologies.
• Develop lifecycle cost models to support architecture decision trades.
• Communicate solutions with customers, management, and teaming partners, including presentations and white papers.
• Develop technical approach and project engineering plans, including scheduling of tasks, processes, and identifying critical resources, to turn the solution into a successful proposal.
• Develop and write technical responses for winning proposals and RFI responses.
• Review customer provided information and outside sources to understand potential issues/ problems currently faced and develop approach to solving these problems.
• Stay current on the latest technologies and solutions in the industry.

Federal Solution Architect

Administration

• Draft Non-Disclosure and Teaming Agreements (NDA/TAs)
• Draft amendments to existing contracts to ensure compliance
• Ensure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained
• Coordinate approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff
• Meet with internal customers and external partners to discuss both legal and business matters
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and other government agency supplements to advise Program Managers and Senior Executives of available options and possible strategies for overall contract management
• Provide advice and guidance to the different teams relating to contract generation
• Maintain excellent working relationships with clients to ensure their needs are met
• Create, prepare, review, and edit all contracts
• Provide support and advice on new potential businesses opportunities
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans to implement these changes

Junior Contracts Administrator

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
• 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

Analyst

• Conduct research on competitors’ capabilities, pricing strategies, cost structures, strengths, weaknesses, and teaming patterns.
• Leverage Federal market intelligence tools to gather and synthesize competitive insights, estimate competitor price positions, and inform target price recommendations.
• Perform deep-dive analyses, including reverse-engineering of incumbent cost structures and historical pricing.
• Stay current on technology, market, and acquisition trends that influence pricing and competition.
• Support, as needed, the full lifecycle of pricing activities, reviewing solicitation requirements, drafting clarifying questions, performing compliance reviews, and producing the Business Narrative as well as internal and customer-facing pricing models.
• Track and communicate FAR / DFARS compliance across the full pursuit
• Deliver executive-level PTW briefings to guide bid/no-bid, solutioning, and price decisions.
• Drive and participate in RFP / RFI compliance review related to FAR / DFARS pricing obligations and clause driven requirements
• Serve as the final pre-submission compliance reviewer on all price volume verifying FAR adherence, cost classifications, fee limits and TINA certification requirements
• Collaborate closely with Capture and Delivery teams throughout the full proposal lifecycle to ensure alignment.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to analysts.

Principal Price to Win Analyst

Program Manager

• Provides leadership, oversight, and direction for the program, comprising of 60+ employees and multiple subcontractor organizations
• Lead the growth of the portfolio of up to $100 million projects
• Leads and supports development and execution of corporate and portfolio growth strategy and provides thought leadership in achieving the mission and vision of the organization
• Will serve as the Health Policy SME for the program and stakeholders for value-based payment models, Fraud, waste and abuse analytics, quality measures reporting and other clinical or patient safety initiatives
• Oversees and manages staffing, recruitment/talent acquisition, finances, ROI, profitability, and operations for the program
• Will assist in business development and capture efforts to help grow the current portfolio of the program
• Leads/supports/assists with proposals- technical and business and staffing/pricing models
• Manages and oversees stakeholder communication (internal and external) and collaborates with Recipients/Participants, CMS; provides recommendations, training, and expert assistance to stakeholders as needed
• Provides expert guidance and policy direction to the team and client on key policy decisions and approaches. Works actively with the analytics team in designing the analytics approach for the models and compliance and monitoring/auditing strategy for the model participants
• As the program director, oversees coordination of personnel and resources required to successfully complete projects. Prepares budget, directs staffing, recruitments and client/stakeholder communication
• Directs staffing of project and is responsible for notification of staff substitutions
• Will achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews, leads and/or participates in strategic planning activities, and analyzes new and complex project-related problems
• Will create innovative solutions that involve the schedule, technology, methodology, tolls, solutions components, and financial management of the project. Monitors conflict of interest compliance requirements advises on improvements and recommendations

Program Director

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Oversee multi-state payroll processing and reporting.
• Ensure timely preparation of internal and external financial reports.
• Oversee revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and government contract standards, including T&M, CPFF, and FFP contracts.
• Lead and oversee all corporate tax planning, preparation, and filing activities, ensuring accuracy and timely submission in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Hold an active CPA license and apply expertise to guide financial strategy, risk management, and accounting best practices across the organization
• Develop and maintain a robust compliance framework, monitoring regulatory changes and ensuring the company adheres to all applicable financial laws and reporting requirements
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies, serving as the primary point of contact for financial inquiries and examinations
• Partner with senior leadership to provide tax-efficient strategies that support business growth, M&A activity, and corporate restructuring initiatives
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff; foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee payroll, AP, AR, and procurement accounting.
• Collaborate with Pricing, Project Controls and other finance function as well as Contracts, HR, Program Management to ensure alignment between financial practices and operational execution.
• Serve as a system owner for the company’s accounting/ERP system (Unanet)
• Drive automation, process efficiencies, and best practices across the accounting function.

Director of Finance

Full-stack Engineer

• Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of web-based and enterprise applications
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC including requirements analysis, coding, testing, and deployment
• Develop and support APIs and integrations using modern frameworks (REST preferred)
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on build, release, and CI/CD processes
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following coding standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and performance issues
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Support security, compliance, and data protection requirements aligned with federal standards
• Continuously learn and adopt new technologies and best practices

Software Engineer

• Mentored by a professional full-time staff team member.
• Learn about cutting-edge healthcare initiatives.
• Network with health IT industry leaders.
• Work directly with Senior Developer to assist with various project-based initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff members on projects.
• Eager to learn and work in a fast-paced work environment

Developer, Intern

QA Engineer

• Support day-to-day testing activities across development and sustainment test events.
• Collaborate with senior test team members and the Government Test Manager to contribute to test planning, including scope, schedule, resources, and deliverables.
• Assist in analyzing requirements, designs, and architecture documents to define test objectives and design comprehensive test scenarios.
• Develop and maintain test cases, test scripts, and test data to validate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Document test results and track issues and defects using test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Zephyr).
• Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and test readiness reviews.
• Communicate testing status, risks, and issues effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Support test data management and environment readiness activities in coordination with configuration and release teams.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and quality assurance best practices.
• Gain familiarity with performance and automated testing tools, supporting senior staff on advanced test strategies.