
Junior Project Control Analyst
Sparksoft Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Columbia • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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
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 & Tools
financial reportingproject planningforecastingbudgetingaccountingcost estimationdata analysisExcelinvoice reviewvendor reconciliation
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillscollaborative workself-motivatedproactiveability to manage multiple tasksinterest in learningattention to detailproblem-solvingadaptability