Sparksoft Corporation

Project Control – Pricing Analyst

Sparksoft Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Columbia • Maryland • United States

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ERP

About the role

  • Monitor and maintain the financial health of assigned projects by collecting and analyzing financial data, assessing risks, and recommending mitigation plans.
  • Build and maintain forecasts, budget vs. actuals, variance analysis, and estimate-at-completion (EAC); support monthly/quarterly close processes.
  • Review monthly project expenditures for accuracy and compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
  • Process monthly revenue recognition, accruals, and customer invoicing.
  • Consolidate and analyze financial data to produce insightful reports and dashboards for management.
  • Prepare executive-ready briefs and monthly business reviews.
  • Perform Analyses and prepare client status reports, integrated program reviews, and/or ad-hoc financial requests from clients, internal management, and other stakeholders.
  • Support subcontractor/vendor cost management lifecycle, including setting up Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, and tracking subcontractor/vendor invoicing, payments, and funding variances.
  • Maintain accurate expenditure records and prepare projections; submit timely requests for additional funding when required.
  • Support system setup tasks, including maintaining accurate project structures in ERP/PSA systems (e.g., Unanet).
  • Assist with pricing efforts for proposals: develop rate cards, cost buildups, margin analysis, and price-to-win strategies.
  • Review RFP documentation and maintain compliance throughout the proposal lifecycle.
  • Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support decision-making.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years in project finance, business management, FP&A, or program operations.
  • Advanced Excel skills: complex formulas (e.g., INDEX/MATCH or XLOOKUP, SUMIFS), PivotTables, and scenario modeling.
  • Ability to extract and manipulate data from ERP/financial systems and deliver actionable insights.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Candidate should be comfortable performing in a deadline driven environment.
  • Candidate should have interest in financial analysis, pricing, and/or financial data modeling.
Benefits
  • 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®

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
financial analysisbudgetingvariance analysisestimate-at-completion (EAC)revenue recognitionaccrualsdata manipulationscenario modelingpricing strategiescost analysis
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementdeadline managementanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailreporting skillscollaborationadaptability