Senior Deltek Costpoint Administrator

Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in more than 60 countries and has a diverse workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization focuses on various sectors including health, education, economic development, and social justice, aiming to create a positive impact on communities worldwide.

Job Overview:
The Senior Deltek Costpoint Administrator is a Principal-level ERP professional responsible for the administration, optimization, and ongoing support of the Deltek Costpoint environment. This role requires a blend of functional and technical expertise, ensuring that the system is configured effectively to meet business needs. The administrator will manage system security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, user accounts, and permissions while providing technical support across core Costpoint modules such as Accounting, Project Management, and Materials. The position involves supporting implementations, upgrades, and data migrations, as well as developing custom components to enhance system functionality. The administrator will also serve as the primary liaison with Deltek Support for any issues related to defects, upgrades, and enhancements, ensuring that the system operates smoothly and efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary administrator for Deltek Costpoint, overseeing system security, user accounts, and role-based permissions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for core Costpoint modules, including Accounting, Project Management, and Materials.
• Support Costpoint implementations, upgrades, patches, and data migrations, coordinating with internal IT teams and external vendors.
• Develop and configure custom Costpoint components to align with business requirements and drive process improvements.
• Act as the primary point of contact with Deltek Support for defects, upgrades, and enhancements, creating test plans and performing regression testing prior to production deployment.
• Monitor scheduled batch/process management jobs for daily, weekly, and month-end closing activities, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Document procedures and configurations, providing technical guidance and training to users during and after system changes.
• Research system capabilities to identify opportunities for process improvements.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field, along with a minimum of 10 years of progressive IT/ERP systems support experience. This includes at least 8 years of administering Deltek Costpoint with a deep understanding of core modules and Extensibility Designer functionality. Deltek certifications are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate proven experience in leading or supporting ERP implementations and stabilization phases, as well as a strong understanding of Costpoint's operations and data schema. Analytical skills are essential for interpreting complex data and managing system transitions effectively.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Additional experience may substitute for a degree, but candidates should have substantial knowledge and expertise in ERP systems, particularly Deltek Costpoint.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in IT/ERP systems support, with at least 8 years specifically focused on administering Deltek Costpoint. Candidates should have experience leading or supporting ERP implementations and stabilization phases, showcasing their ability to manage complex system transitions and configurations.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication within the organization and with external stakeholders. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work location. The expected salary range for this role is between $90,000 and $110,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. FHI 360 offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 7% contribution to a pension plan, 18 days of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 11 holidays per year for full-time employees. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and safeguarding against abuse and harassment in the workplace.