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Westat, Inc.

Deltek Costpoint IT Leader

Westat, Inc., Rockville, MD


Job DescriptionWestat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.Job Summary:Westat is seeking an IT leader to become part of the corporate IS team that supports the corporate finance IT systems and infrastructure.  The environment includes applications and systems that are integrated with Deltek Costpoint platform, Cognos, OnBase, and other products.  The successful candidate would help lead team in supporting the daily operations and evolution of the environment and managing efforts for upgrades and transformations.  A hybrid work arrangement with 1-2 days on-site at a Westat office location is preferred, remote work arrangements will be considered. Job Responsibilities:•    Work with corporate finance teams in understanding IT needs and developing solutions.•    Lead efforts to develop new capabilities and support transformation of environment.•    Work with team members to configure, maintain and upgrade the Costpoint platform.•    Work with Costpoint and the underlying database, developing and revising procedures, queries, and reports.Basic Qualifications:•    A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Computer Science, Information Systems related fields to include 10+ years leadership experience and 3+ years technical experience with Deltek’s Costpoint and time collection system, or equivalent ERP system, or equivalent combination of education and experience. •    Oracle PL/SQL development and SQL reporting experience. Preferred Qualifications:•    Experience with systems that support Finance operations such as OnBase or FocusPoint.•    Experience with server and/or database administration, IT system architecture, and other technology-based solutions.•    .NET application development experience.Other Required Qualifications:•    Candidate should have excellent communications and technical writing skills.•    Candidate should be able to assess and identify opportunities and solutions to improve the IT infrastructure to support the Finance team.•    Exercise good judgment and possess strong supervisory, problem solving and documentation skills. •    Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work well in a team environment.Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:Employee Stock Ownership Plan401(k) Retirement PlanPaid Parental LeaveVacation Leave (20 days per year)Sick Leave (10 days per year)Holiday Leave (7 Government Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays)Professional DevelopmentHealth AdvocateEmployee Assistance ProgramTravel Accident InsuranceMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort Term Disability InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceLife and AD&D InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings AccountThis opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.#LI-WST1Career AreaComputer Systems and ApplicationsPay RangeThe anticipated salary range for this position is $141,900 - $175,000 and will commensurate with experience.Bonus EligibilityYesJob ID: 27695BR