AI Product Analyst

Sparksoft • Columbia, MD

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn't just a buzzword; it's the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation. Our true strength lies in our people. They're the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're not stepping into a routine job; you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders. We are Sparksoft!

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, data analysis, requirements management, or technology consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and AI concepts into clear business requirements for technical and non-technical Federal stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation, executive briefings, program status reports, and data-driven recommendations.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, data visualization, or other analytical tools.
• Familiarity with Federal AI governance, responsible AI, model risk management, and AI security requirements.
• Experience working with large-scale technical, engineering, geospatial, transportation, infrastructure, or environmental datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support Federal data-service programs by analyzing business requirements, data requirements, system capabilities, and emerging Large Language Model (LLM) and Generative AI technologies.
• Collaborate with Federal stakeholders, program managers, data engineers, AI/ML teams, and software development teams to define, implement, validate, and improve data-driven solutions.
• Gather, analyze, document, and manage business, functional, technical, and data requirements for enterprise or Federal data-service solutions.
• Evaluate Large Language Models, Generative AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, and AI-enabled applications.
• Apply data governance, data quality, data security, privacy, access-control, and Federal information-management practices.
• Analyze system integrations and data interfaces, including APIs, ETL/ELT processes, cloud-based data platforms, databases, and enterprise applications.
• Develop and execute system testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for data and AI-enabled applications.
• Create and maintain business requirements documents, functional requirements documents, use cases, user stories, process diagrams, data dictionaries, interface specifications, test plans, test cases, and requirements traceability matrices.
• Identify opportunities for Generative AI, intelligent automation, data analytics, and workflow optimization within Federal business processes.
• Support delivery using Agile/Scrum, the software development life cycle, DevSecOps, and Federal IT project-delivery methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Flexible paid time off
• Hybrid ways of working
• 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®

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level