AI Product Analyst at Sparksoft Corporation in Columbia, Maryland

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.

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
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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.

Skills

Required

• Technical documentation preparation
• Executive briefings
• Program status reports
• Data-driven recommendations

Preferred

• SQL
• Python
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Data visualization
• Other analytical tools
• Federal AI governance
• Responsible AI

Benefits

• At Sparksoft, we know that people do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and connected. That’s why we’ve built a workplace that balances comprehensive benefits with a culture of collaboration and innovation. From flexible time off to professional growth opportunities, we’re committed to helping you thrive both inside and outside of work. When you join Sparksoft, you’ll enjoy:
• • 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®