Senior Functional Costpoint Subject Matter Resource
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
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Job summary
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Senior Functional Costpoint Subject Matter Resource to lead Costpoint strategy and ERP alignments. You will drive cross‑functional ERP initiatives, architect functional solutions, and mentor junior analysts while partnering with Finance, Operations, IT, and program teams.
The role emphasizes governance, complex integrations, and performance optimization across enterprise Costpoint environments, with a focus on government contracting and
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of experience with Deltek Costpoint in a functional, SME, or consulting role.
- Experience leading major ERP upgrades, implementations, or enterprise modernization efforts.
- Background in government contracting, aerospace, defense, engineering, or large project driven organizations.
- Experience working with enterprise integrations (T&E, payroll, procurement suites, data warehouses, analytics platforms).
- Experience consolidating multiple Costpoint environments or business units.
- Leadership experience in an ERP, finance systems, or business process transformation team.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the top functional authority and escalation point for Costpoint processes, configurations, and cross module dependencies.
- Lead enterprise-wide ERP enhancement initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate, design, and implement optimized business processes leveraging Costpoint capabilities.
- Architect functional designs for integrations/data flow between Costpoint and systems such as T&E, GovWin, TIPQA, timekeeping platforms, PLM/MES systems, banking feeds, and BI/reporting tools.
- Oversee and guide functional testing frameworks, UAT planning, and governance for releases, upgrades, and patches.
- Provide senior‑level support for financial close cycles, audit requests, and compliance‑driven system requirements.
- Advise leadership on ERP roadmap planning, system adoption strategies, and process standardization efforts.
- Mentor, train, and provide technical direction to Costpoint analysts and functional SMEs.
- Collaborate with IT leadership on data integrity, security models, workflow architecture, and system performance.
- Develop and maintain high impact documentation including functional architecture, configuration baselines, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
- Lead vendor interactions, escalations, and solution validation for complex Costpoint issues.
- Support executive decision‑making by providing ERP insights, analysis, and recommendations.
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Job description
Kratos is looking for a Senior Functional Costpoint Subject Matter Resource. This position will be hybrid/remote.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.
At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions always striving to do the right thing.
Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.
The Senior Functional Costpoint SMR is the organization’s lead expert in Deltek Costpoint, responsible for driving strategic alignment between enterprise business processes and ERP capabilities. This role leads cross functional initiatives, architect’s functional solutions, oversees complex configurations, and ensures the Costpoint ecosystem supports growth, compliance, and operational excellence. The Senior SMR mentors junior analysts, partners with Finance, Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, Payroll, IT, leadership, and external partners playing a key role in shaping the organization’s ERP roadmap.
- Serve as the top functional authority and escalation point for Costpoint processes, configurations, and cross module dependencies.
- Lead enterprise-wide ERP enhancement initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate, design, and implement optimized business processes leveraging advanced Costpoint capabilities.
- Architect functional designs for integrations/data flow between Costpoint and systems such as T&E, GovWin, TIPQA, timekeeping platforms, PLM/MES systems, banking feeds, and BI/reporting tools. Validating functional impacts and ensuring inbound/outbound data flows remain compliant and reliable.
- Oversee and guide functional testing frameworks, UAT planning, and governance for releases, upgrades, and patches.
- Provide senior‑level support for financial close cycles, audit requests, and compliance‑driven system requirements.
- Advise leadership on ERP roadmap planning, system adoption strategies, and process standardization efforts.
- Mentor, train, and provide technical direction to Costpoint analysts and functional SMEs.
- Collaborate with IT leadership on data integrity, security models, workflow architecture, and system performance.
- Develop and maintain high impact documentation including functional architecture, configuration baselines, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
- Lead vendor interactions, escalations, and solution validation for complex Costpoint issues.
- Support executive decision‑making by providing ERP insights, analysis, and recommendations.
- Oversee the creation/revision of:
- Account and org structures
- Project/contract types
- Indirect rate setups
- Labor/Payroll rules
- Security role mappings
- Approval workflows
- Validate system controls, approval flows, segregation‑of‑duties, and audit trails
- Support audit documentation and post?migration compliance review.
- All other duties as assigned.
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
- Facilitate consolidation efforts across multiple Costpoint instances, business units, or legacy configurations—driving standardized chart?of?accounts, org structures, project structures, rate models, approval workflows, and procurement lifecycles.
- Align stakeholders on a unified future‑state design and ensuring consistent business rules across Finance, Projects, Contract Management, and supporting modules.
- Expert level knowledge across multiple Deltek Costpoint modules and functional interdependencies
- Strong ability to design end to end business processes and translate them into scalable system configurations
- Expertise in complex integrations, reporting models, and data validation
- Advanced understanding of FAR, CAS, DFARS, indirect rate structures, and government contracting cost principles
- Strategic thinking with the ability to align ERP capabilities to enterprise goals
- Proven leadership skills, including mentoring and guiding junior team members
- Strong project leadership capabilities across cross functional ERP initiatives
- Advanced analytical and problem solving capabilities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and senior leaders
- Experience developing governance, change management, and testing frameworks
- Ability to operate independently and manage multiple large scale initiatives simultaneously
- Strong organizational maturity and understanding of enterprise operational dynamics
- Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the Essential Job Functions, including computer skills.
- Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
- Communicate and interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
- Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment and changes, and more.
- 7–10+ years of experience with Deltek Costpoint in a functional, SME, or consulting role
- Experience leading major ERP upgrades, implementations, or enterprise modernization efforts
- Background in government contracting, aerospace, defense, engineering, or large project driven organizations
- Experience working with enterprise integrations (T&E, payroll, procurement suites, data warehouses, analytics platforms)
- Experience consolidating multiple Costpoint environments or business units.
- Leadership experience in an ERP, finance systems, or business process transformation team
- Deltek Costpoint Functional Expert/Advanced Certifications (module‑specific)
- Deltek Costpoint Core Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- ITIL Foundation Certification for service management practices
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt for enterprise process optimization
- Office/Home Office Environment
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, mouse, phones).
Yes, as needed.
$150K-$160K
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
- Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Time‑Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affinitive Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
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