Principal Enterprise Costpoint Architect

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COMPANY: Quanta Government Solutions

JOB TITLE: Principal Enterprise Costpoint Architect

DEPARTMENT: Accounting & Finance

LOCATION: Remote

REPORTS TO: Director, Accounting and Finance

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

QGS is seeking a Principal Enterprise Costpoint Architect to serve as the Accounting & Finance subject matter expert, functional owner, and principal architect for Deltek Costpoint. This role owns Costpoint system architecture, configuration standards, roadmap development, upgrade strategy, and integration design while remaining hands-on across the full accounting lifecycle—including General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Cash Disbursements, Accounts Receivable and Cash Receipts, billing, and labor and leave. This role supports Costpoint across QGS's current and future subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and joint ventures—including those established through acquisition or new business formation—and helps configure and evolve Costpoint's organizational structure to align with QGS's evolving business needs.

This is a hands-on principal-level role that combines day-to-day system administration and end-user support with strategic ownership of Costpoint architecture and continuous improvement. The Principal Enterprise Costpoint Architect partners with accounting, finance, project control, and program teams to configure the system, resolve complex issues, manage integrations, and ensure the platform can scale with QGS’s evolving operational needs.

This role is ideal for a seasoned Costpoint professional with deep government contract accounting knowledge, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work across teams to bring accuracy, consistency, and reliability to critical financial systems and reporting.

• Serve as the principal architect, functional owner, and Accounting & Finance subject matter expert for Deltek Costpoint, supporting government contract accounting operations from system strategy and design through day-to-day administration
• Administer core Costpoint modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Labor and Leave, and guide/train the accounting team on project setup master data standards
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot indirect cost pools, rates, and revenue formulas to ensure accurate project reporting and DCAA compliance
• Provide training, ad hoc support, and problem-solving for finance, project control, and program teams

Costpoint System Administration

• Manage user and user group setup and maintenance—adds, deletions, and modifications—along with security roles and access controls
• Own the Costpoint system architecture, configuration standards, technical roadmap, upgrade strategy, and Deltek vendor relationship while leading the resolution of complex system and configuration issues
• Support the setup and configuration of new entities in Costpoint—including subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and joint ventures—as QGS's corporate structure evolves through organic growth and acquisition
• Support periodic Costpoint organizational structure changes to align with evolving business needs and parent company reporting requirements, including realignment of reporting hierarchies and department-level restructuring as QGS's organizational structure evolves
• Support the configuration and maintenance of charge trees, timesheets, allowances, and leave setup and processing; guide and train the accounting team on project account group and workforce master data setup, and help develop related reference documentation

Project Accounting, Pools & Rates

• Guide and train the accounting team on the design and configuration of indirect cost pools and rates, develop related reference documentation, and support revenue processing and formula changes
• Provide support for the set up and maintenance of projects, including support for Incurred Cost Submissions and DCAA reporting
• Provide SME support to the process of transaction-based (CPFF and T&M), scheduled, percent-complete, and manual billings, including indirect rate final billings
• Support the accounting team with managing account-org linkages, financial reporting, and General Ledger and Project Ledger reconciliations

Reporting, Business Intelligence & Integrations

• Build and maintain financial and project reports using the Cognos BI and Impromptu reporting tools
• Support the production of Project Status Reports, Revenue Worksheets, and Revenue Summaries for project managers and leadership
• Manage system integrations between Costpoint and payroll (ADP) and expense (SAP Concur) platforms
• Extract files from ADP and Concur, import them into Costpoint, and troubleshoot integration issues
• Support Purchasing and Receiving processes and related reconciliations within Costpoint
• Provide support to the Accounting team for the reconciliation of General Ledger and Project Ledger revenues and indirect rates
• Partner with accounting and finance teams to validate data accuracy and improve reporting processes

Training, Support & Continuous Improvement

• Train finance, accounting, and project control staff on Costpoint processes and best practices
• Provide ad hoc SME support for proposals, project kickoff meetings, and general problem-solving
• Develop and document internal processes and procedures for consistent, compliant system use
• Develop reference guides and process documentation for key master data areas (e.g., project setup, indirect cost pools and rates, account-org structure) to enable the accounting team to own day-to-day master data maintenance, with this role providing ongoing guidance and quality review
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and system configuration, and lead implementation of enhancements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, and 10+ years of progressive experience administering, architecting, and supporting Deltek Costpoint in a government contracting environment. Experience must include system configuration, architecture, upgrades, integrations, and support across core accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, project setup, billing, and indirect pools and rates.
• > 11 Years

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prior experience as a Costpoint functional consultant or system administrator supporting multiple government contractors; working knowledge of the Cognos BI and Impromptu reporting tools; experience with Costpoint integrations to payroll (ADP) and expense (SAP Concur) systems; and familiarity with DCAA requirements and Incurred Cost Submissions.
• > 11 Years

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses/Certifications

• None required.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• Deltek Costpoint certification(s) and/or relevant accounting or project management credentials.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travels: Yes 

Percent of time: 10%

Overnight required: Yes 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

If one-third of the time – “seldom” or “occasionally” If one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently” If more than two-thirds of the time – “constantly”]

• Stationary Position - Constantly
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - Seldom
• Kneel - Seldom
• Grab - Frequently
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - Less than 5 LBS
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Wet or Humid - N/A
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - N/A
• Working near or on heavy machinery - N/A
• Working in high places - N/A
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - N/A
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - N/A
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - N/A
• Work with Electricity - N/A
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- N/A
• Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions______________________

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Our Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Access to mental health support and resources
• 160 hours of paid time off per calendar year, prorated in the year of hire based on the employee’s start date, along with 11 company-observed paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Ongoing training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Recognition & Financial Well-Being

• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)

Family Support

• Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families

Application Deadline

• QGS anticipates accepting applications through 10/1/2026. This posting may be extended if the position remains unfilled or closed earlier if the position is filled before the anticipated closing date.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.