Deltek Costpoint Systems Manager

Job Description

About Palladium:

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.

This Opportunity:

Palladium is looking for a Deltek CostPoint Systems Manager to join our Finance portfolio. This position will be responsible for managing the Deltek CostPoint system configuration, ensuring data integrity, providing user support and training, along with driving continuous improvements to enhance operational efficiency and financial management processes. Additionally, this role will support system administration, optimization, and utilization of Deltek CostPoint system

Location and Compensation:

The position is based in Palladium’s Washington D.C. office.

For our prospective employees in the United States, please note that the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be $xxxxxx, and successful candidates may also be eligible for additional, variable incentive compensation dependent on the role. For part-time employees, the salary will be prorated based on the actual number of hours worked.

Please be advised that a final salary offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to your qualifications, education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and Palladium’s business or organizational needs.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the compensation for this position, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We value your interest in our company and appreciate the opportunity to discuss this opportunity with you.

You and Your Career:
If you are a problem-solver, collaborator, and doer, and you have expertise in Deltek CostPoint, we are interested in hearing from you. We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunities from the start. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom, resources, and guidance to chart a fulfilling career!

Reporting and Supervision:

The role will report directly to the Americas Chief Financial Officer with close coordination with the Global Director of Financial Systems

The role will be required to liaise closely with:

• Finance and Accounting team
• Supply Chain Management Team
• Project Management Teams
• Information Technology
• Vendors and Consultants
• Regional Directors, Project Directors, Operations Group and professional service providers

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of Deltek CostPoint Systems including COBRA and PM Compass, strong technical and analytical skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing enterprise financial systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, IT, Supply Chain Management and project management, to streamline processes, enhance system functionality, and maximize the potential of CostPoint.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Deltek CostPoint system-related activities within the region and organization, ensuring the system meets the specific financial requirements of the Palladium Group.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting, and supply chain management teams to analyze business needs, identify system gaps, and recommend process improvements.
• Manage the optimization and configuration of Deltek CostPoint modules, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Costing, Procurement and Time & Expense, to align with the organization’s financial operations.
• Develop and maintain user documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures related to Deltek CostPoint, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and user adoption.
• Provide user support and training to employees utilizing the Deltek CostPoint Systems, including troubleshooting system issues, resolving user queries, and delivering training sessions to enhance system proficiency.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy within the Deltek CostPoint Systems, overseeing data imports and exports, conducting regular data integrity checks, and addressing any data-related issues.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless integration and compatibility of CostPoint with other systems and applications, fostering data integrity and process automation including the development of system configuration/architecture diagrams.
• Monitor system performance, identify areas for optimization, and implement necessary enhancements or upgrades to meet evolving business needs.
• Stay up to date with the latest Deltek CostPoint releases, features, and industry best practices, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies, leveraging the capabilities of the Deltek CostPoint Systems to support compliance activities and audits.
• Manage relationships with Deltek or other system vendors, coordinating support and maintenance activities, and collaborating on issue resolution and system enhancements.
• Lead system-related projects, including scoping projects, creating project plans, managing resources, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring timely project delivery.
• Facilitates external audit and review of systems required to meet corporate or client obligations

Key Competencies Required:

• Proven experience as a Deltek CostPoint Manager, preferably within a government contracting or professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of Deltek CostPoint products such as Cobra and PM Compass, Deltek modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Costing, Procurement and Time & Expense.
• Proficiency in configuring, administering, and supporting Deltek CostPoint, including user access controls, security settings, and system configurations.
• Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles, processes, and best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify system issues and recommend appropriate solutions.

· Working knowledge in Deltek Modules SQL Tables and their structure

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data within the system.
• Experience with system integrations, data migration, and report writing tools (e.g., Cognos, Crystal Reports, SQL) is a plus.
• Multi-currency experience is preferred.
• Certifications in Deltek CostPoint or related fields are highly desirable.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

About the Organization

Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations.


Palladium is built on the idea that progress will be supported by four key pillars: • International Development • Strategy Execution Consulting • Impact Investment • Training and Events We create positive impact through more than 100 current projects with more than 2000 employees operating in over 90 countries.