Principal IT Business Analyst - Deltek Costpoint

Principal It Business Analyst

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

Continental Electronics is seeking a Principal IT Business Analyst with deep Deltek Costpoint expertise to support a fast‑growing, government‑focused business. This senior‑level role plays a strategic part in aligning enterprise systems with business objectives, serving as a trusted advisor to functional leaders while providing hands‑on ERP leadership.

The ideal candidate brings advanced business analysis capabilities, strong Costpoint system administration experience, and a proven ability to lead complex initiatives in regulated environments. This role is expected to operate with minimal supervision, influence decision‑making, and drive continuous improvement across enterprise processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior liaison between business leadership and IT, aligning ERP capabilities with financial, operational, and compliance objectives
• Lead complex requirements gathering efforts, translating strategic business needs into scalable system and process solutions
• Provide thought leadership and guidance on best practices for ERP utilization, data integrity, and process standardization
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of business analysis standards and methodologies
• Act as a senior system owner and administrator for Deltek Costpoint in a cloud‑hosted environment
• Lead configuration, optimization, and support of Costpoint modules including finance, projects, contracts, HR, payroll, timekeeping, materials, and manufacturing
• Oversee administration and integration of supporting modules such as Shop Floor Time, TIP/QA, and RFGen
• Design and govern Costpoint extensibility solutions, system enhancements, and configuration standards
• Ability to write queries and build reports using SQL, Cognos, or similar BI/reporting tools
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Costpoint integrations, APIs, middleware, and enterprise data flows
• Ensure ERP configurations and controls align with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, DCAA, FAR)
• Lead audit readiness activities, including documentation, evidence collection, and access control reviews
• Establish and maintain SOPs, security standards, and system governance practices
• Lead Costpoint upgrade cycles, including planning, testing, validation, and stakeholder communication
• Evaluate new Costpoint features and guide adoption strategies aligned with business priorities
• Drive root‑cause analysis of systemic issues and oversee long‑term remediation efforts
• Identify and champion automation and optimization opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience preferred
• 12+ years of experience in business analysis, ERP system administration, or enterprise application leadership
• 5+ years of experience of systems administration in a Deltek environment
• 2+ Experience supporting Deltek Costpoint in a production environment
• Extensive experience across Costpoint modules including finance, projects, HR, payroll, contracts, and materials
• Strong understanding of business processes within government contracting or other highly regulated industries

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Shop Floor Time, TIP/QA, and/or RFGen
• Deltek Costpoint certifications
• Demonstrated experience supporting DCAA, FAR, and government audit requirements
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with analytics or BI platforms
• Experience leading ERP initiatives, upgrades, or enterprise‑wide process transformations

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong business and technical acumen
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus at senior levels
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong leadership presence with mentoring and coaching capability
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment