Project Setup Analyst III

Overview

This role involves accurately and responsively setting up and maintaining projects in the Deltek Costpoint system for new and existing contracts. Responsibilities include maintaining project structure and related attributes in the Costpoint Project Module, reviewing provided forms, coordinating with business partners as needed, updating records, and ensuring proper documentation is retained for future reference and audit.

This is a local remote-telework role. The selected candidate must live within a 3-hour driving distance to the Reston, VA or Fort Worth, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain projects in the Projects Module of Deltek Costpoint, ensuring accurate configuration in alignment with published guidance and procedures
• Coordinate with business partners to ensure effective setup and clear communication
• Generate reports and perform analytical reviews in Excel
• Ensure projects are created and maintained in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, company policies, and outlined procedures
• Maintain organized, audit-ready records and forms for all areas of responsibility on the team’s SharePoint-based document repository
• Assist in the collection and preparation of documentation for audits
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Deltek Costpoint Projects Module, including deep understanding of projects, accounts, orgs, billing & revenue formulas, and project labor categories
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and SharePoint
• Exceptional analytical and logical ability
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects/requests simultaneously
• Understanding of general business principles and practices, and experience working in a corporate setting
• Candidates should demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly, including leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks, synthesize information, improve communication, and accelerate problem solving while maintaining human judgment and accountability
• Candidates should be comfortable assessing new AI-enabled tools and processes, identifying practical use cases, validating outputs, understanding limitations/risk, and incorporating AI responsibly into day-to-day work
• Candidates should have experience using AI tools to enhance workflows, productivity, decision-making, customer experiences, business outcomes, or operational efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically, Five (5) years of Project Setup experience in Deltek’s Costpoint
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• One year of experience can be substituted for each year of a college degree
• US Citizenship is required
• Travel is not required for this role

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in government contracting environment
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS cost accounting standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: 80k–90k

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the employer intends to offer at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Location

Local remote-telework role.

• Must live within a 3-hour driving distance to Reston, VA or Fort Worth, TX.

Posting Details

• 10/15/2026 - Until Filled
• This job posting is anticipated to remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.