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.

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ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will be supporting Sparksoft's DSH Project. The ideal candidate will be required to/have experience in the following:
Solicit, understand, and document health insurance marketplace needs and customers' business requirements, processes and workflows.
Research market trends and the ACA landscape to enable development of timely, accurate, and relevant product features and requirements.
Work with developers to create the functional specifications that meet requirements,
Serve as a subject matter expert to assist developers building system functions, and work with the QA team to test the developed functionality.
Play a leadership role in a Product Development team that employs Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) as its guiding process infrastructure.
Work closely with CMS, Business Development, and other Stakeholders PO’s, Developers, Testers, and Production Support through each stage of the software development lifecycle.
Demonstrate both existing and new functionality to the CMS stakeholders.
Perform market and competitive analysis to derive product requirements and contribute to product roadmaps.
Deliver precise functional specifications to include functional hierarchy, workflow, business rules, interface design and definitions, outstanding issues, data analysis, and data mapping to clients and development staff.
Be responsible for direct interaction with the federal agencies, to document interface requirements and facilitate integration testing activities.
Gather requirements and help build and document specifications for development.
Update and maintain Requirements Traceability Matrix.
Conduct gap analysis between application and stated customer requirements and collaborate with Architects and Developers to estimate project impact.
Work with Product Development, QA, and Production Support teams to communicate, verify, and test the desired functionality changes.
Develop detailed functional and operational knowledge of the federal marketplace data services hub and be able to perform collaborative service demonstrations.
Collaborate with other application development organizations to align with health insurance marketplace priorities and deliverables.
Assist in developing training materials and product documentation.
Manage multiple competing priorities through effective organization and communication.
Tracking project schedule and associated risks.
Support overall coordination between all involved parties, using Project Management skills and Techniques.
Perform any other project task(s) as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

4 + years’ experience in the health care environment.
3 years working in an agile environment, especially in the health care domain.
Strong knowledge of managing product builds teams.
Demonstrated experience of delivering similar engagements.
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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

7+ years in a product owner/Business Analyst role.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree

WHAT WE OFFER:

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®

Accessibility and Accommodations: Sparksoft Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] or call 410-424-7700. Requests are reviewed and fulfilled on a case-by-case basis.

Security Notice: Your privacy and data security are important to us. Sparksoft Corporation will never request sensitive personal information via email. If you receive any suspicious communication claiming to be from Sparksoft, please report it immediately to our security team at [email protected].

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy: While Sparksoft recognizes the value of artificial intelligence in the workplace, our hiring process is designed to assess each candidate’s individual skills, judgment, and problem-solving abilities. To maintain the integrity of this process, the use of AI tools at any stage of the application or interview is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration.

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