Aerospace & Defense

Built for the Work That Can’t Afford to Fail

In aerospace and defense, schedules are fixed, requirements are regulated, and the margin for error is zero. Deltek gives A&D contractors the industry-tuned intelligence, governance and control, and connected project lifecycle needed to deliver — on time, on budget, and audit-ready.

Trusted by Leading A&D Contractors

Get End-to-End Project Control with Deltek

Aerospace and defense contractors don't just manage projects. They manage contracts under scrutiny, costs under audit, and quality under the watch of FAA, DCAA, and DoD. Every stage of that work demands precision, compliance, and real-time visibility.The Deltek platform connects the full A&D project lifecycle in one intelligent system: win the right contracts, plan programs with confidence, execute with quality and cost control, and analyze performance to stay ahead of the next award. Powered by Dela, Deltek's AI orchestrator, the platform surfaces industry-tuned intelligence at every stage so your teams can move faster without losing governance or control.

100%

of the top 10 A&D contractors use Deltek*

$300M

in annual DoD opportunities unlocked via compliance*

Only

QMS solution worldwide with FAA Safety Element Approval

Why Aerospace & Defense Contractors Choose Deltek

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Stay Audit-Ready Across Every Requirement

Governance and control is built into the platform, not bolted on. Automated DCAA, DFARS, AS9100, FAA, ITAR, and CMMC compliance keeps your teams moving fast without losing auditability at any stage.

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Connect Project, Financial & Contract Data

Real-time visibility across project costs, contract performance, and financial reporting means your teams make decisions from a single source of truth, not reconciled spreadsheets pulled the night before a review.

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Control Costs Across Complex Contracts

Purpose-built earned value management and EVMS compliance support give program managers the cost and schedule performance data they need, so overruns are caught early, not discovered at closeout.

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Win More with Competitive, Compliant Proposals

Build accurate, CAS/FAR-compliant cost proposals faster with proposal pricing software purpose-built for government contractors, so your bids are defensible and your margins are protected from the start.

Ensure Quality and Traceability at Every Step

Part and process traceability, counterfeit risk mitigation, and AS9100- and FAA-aligned quality management keep your supply chain and shop floor operations inspection-ready before the auditor arrives.

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Execute With Confidence on the Shop Floor

Paperless shop floor operations, labor tracking, and digital manufacturing execution give production teams the visibility to meet delivery schedules and quality requirements without manual workarounds.

Built to Meet the Standards That Matter in A&D

Deltek holds the certifications your programs depend on and is purpose-built to support the regulatory frameworks your contracts require, including ITAR, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC.

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ASRC Federal

Customer Story

From Purpose to Progress: ASRC Federal's Success with Costpoint

ASRC Federal has relied on Costpoint for over a decade to manage highly complex government contracts. The organization reduced Days Sales Outstanding from 68 to 44 days, cut the monthly close cycle from 15 days to 5, integrated two acquired companies in six weeks, and reorganized twice without rebuilding its system—all while strengthening audit compliance and fraud protection.

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Featured Applications for Aerospace & Defense Firms

Cloud ERP

Deltek Costpoint

The ERP purpose-built for government contractors — with DCAA/DFARS compliance, EVMS support, and CMMC-ready cloud infrastructure built in. Costpoint GCCM is FedRAMP Moderate Ready and designed to secure Controlled Unclassified Information for DoD contractors at every level. Powered by Dela, our AI orchestrator, Costpoint surfaces intelligence across the project lifecycle to help A&D contractors move faster without sacrificing governance.

Opportunity Intelligence

Deltek GovWin IQ

Get ahead of A&D opportunities before RFPs drop. Analyst-backed federal market intelligence helps you identify pursuits early, shape requirements, build the right teaming partnerships, and price competitively so you pursue contracts you can win.

Pricing Intelligence

Deltek ProPricer

Build accurate, CAS/FAR/TINA-compliant cost proposals quickly and efficiently. ProPricer gives A&D contractors the pricing tools to win more bids without sacrificing defensibility or margin integrity.

Delivery Assurance

Deltek TIP Technologies

An integrated quality management and shop floor execution system designed for aerospace and defense manufacturers. TIPQA is one of only six solutions worldwide to earn FAA Safety Element Approval — delivering AS9100-aligned quality management, traceability, and audit readiness from design through delivery.

Delivery Assurance

Deltek Project Portfolio Management

Deliver on complex A&D programs with integrated earned value management, schedule quality analysis, and risk modeling. From EVMS compliance to CDRL reporting, Deltek PPM solutions give program managers the insight to stay on track when the stakes are highest.

Industry-Tuned Intelligence Built for A&D

Dela, Deltek's AI orchestrator, surfaces industry-tuned intelligence across the project lifecycle — helping A&D contractors move faster without sacrificing governance. Within Costpoint GCCM, Dela streamlines contract management, timesheet compliance, and contract Q&A, all within the CUI data boundary required under NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012. 

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Recognized for Aerospace Innovation

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Deltek TIPQA Earns FAA Safety Element Approval

Deltek TIPQA is one of only six QMS solutions worldwide to earn FAA Safety Element Approval — an independent validation that the system meets the FAA’s own standards for aviation safety management. For A&D manufacturers and MRO operations, that’s a level of rigor generic quality platforms haven’t achieved.

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Costpoint GCCM Achieves FedRAMP Moderate Ready Status

Costpoint GovCon Cloud Moderate has completed its FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency assessment and is listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace, meeting DoD cybersecurity standards and supporting CMMC Level 2 and Level 3 certification for defense contractors.

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Deltek & AIA: Shaping the Future of Aerospace

As a proud member of the Aerospace Industries Association, Deltek works alongside the industry’s leading voices to advance innovation, influence policy, and help A&D organizations navigate the challenges shaping the sector — from evolving regulatory standards to workforce and supply chain pressures.

CMMC Readiness

Your Next DoD Contract May Depend on CMMC Compliance

For aerospace and defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information, CMMC 2.0 isn't a future obligation. It's already showing up in contract requirements. Get the latest on what the certification levels mean for A&D organizations, and how Deltek helps you get and stay compliant without disrupting operations.

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GovCon & A&D Industry Insights and Resources

Clarity GovCon

Report

17th Annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study

In a year of unprecedented change, the 17th Annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study is your essential guide to staying ahead. Gain the exclusive trends and benchmarks data and market insights you need to navigate your business forward with confidence.

Flightpath to Compliance

Guide

Flightpath to Compliance

Navigate the complex aerospace and defense regulatory landscape.

Nucleus Research

Article

Deltek Replicon Cuts Timesheet Completion Time by 83% for a Large Global Manufacturer

This Research Note by Nucleus Analyst, Charlotte Belke, explores how a large global aerospace and defense manufacturer deployed Deltek Replicon to support multi-project time entry and automated pay rule processing. Following deployment, the organization reported an 83 percent decrease in timesheet completion time, and they were able to redeploy five payroll employees to more business-critical roles.

GovCon Webinar

Webinar

The State of AI in GovCon

AI is embedded across the GovCon lifecycle, but the gap between adoption and governance is where risk quietly accumulates. Informed by the 2026 Deltek GovCon Clarity study, discover where AI delivers real value and why the firms that win aren't the fastest adopters. They are the most controlled ones.

Aerospace & Defence Webinar

Webinar

Delivering Programs on Time and on Budget: Best Practices in Defense Project Control

Delivering defense programs on time and on budget is harder than ever. Explore how leading teams are shifting from reactive reporting to proactive project control, reducing risk, improving visibility, and strengthening execution in high scrutiny environments.

Ready to Deliver With More Confidence?

Talk to a Deltek expert about the solutions built for aerospace and defense, and find out how your team can move faster, stay audit-ready, and deliver with confidence.

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* Sources: US Global Investors, Inc.; Nucleus Research; a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Deltek