Deltek Costpoint
The ERP for Mission Critical Work
Deltek Costpoint is an intelligent ERP platform built specifically for government contracting and defense work — connecting project execution, financial management, manufacturing, and procurement with embedded governance and compliance controls, so you can deliver mission-critical programs with complete visibility, audit-ready records, and confidence in high-stakes environments.
Trusted by Teams Who Deliver When the Stakes Are High
Organizations doing complex, compliance-driven work rely on Costpoint to bring clarity, control, and confidence to every stage of the project lifecycle. Built for the realities of government contracting, it helps teams stay focused, make informed decisions, and move fast without sacrificing governance.
84%
of the top 25 government contractors use Costpoint to manage their most complex contracts.
45%
higher growth rate than industry peers, supporting faster, smarter business decisions.
30%
less time spent preparing for audits with built-in traceability and compliance controls.
Why Choose Costpoint?
Deliver Successful Contracts at Every Stage
Automate Workflows & Reduce Manual Effort
Reclaim time spent on repetitive tasks. Costpoint automates key processes — from contract setup to expense capture — so your team can focus on delivering successful projects.
Gain Real-Time Visibility Across Projects
Keep every moving piece in view with a single integrated tool. Access real-time data tied to specific projects, so decisions happen faster and stay grounded in facts.
Stay Audit-Ready Without Extra Effort
Meet FAR, DFARS, CAS, and CMMC requirements with built-in traceability, security controls, and 300+ reports. Costpoint GCCM meets FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency per DoD policy.
Customer Story
Hui Huliau Boosts Security, Cuts Costs and Strengthens Compliance with Costpoint
When every dollar matters to a mission-driven nonprofit operating multiple government contracting entities, reliability and compliance aren’t optional. Hui Huliau turned to Deltek Costpoint to replace its outdated financial system, gain FedRAMP-equivalent security, and eliminate costly third-party hosting.
Costpoint Features
Built for How You Work
AI-Powered Automation
Intelligent automations complete repetitive tasks — such as setting up contracts, entering time, and generating expenses reports — following governed workflows so your team can focus on delivery.
Contract & Project-Based Accounting
An accounting framework built for government contracting: cost segregation, burdening, revenue recognition, billing, and indirect rate management that supports any contract type.
FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent Security
Costpoint GCCM meets FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency per DoD policy and is listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace, supporting DFARS 7012 and CMMC requirements with US-only hosting.
Time & Expense Simplified
Enter time, submit and approve timesheets, and complete workflow actions directly in Microsoft Outlook or Teams — without logging into Costpoint. Improves adoption, speed, and compliance.
Command Center Dashboards
Role-based dashboards deliver real-time visibility into contract, project, financial, and operational health. Interactive visualizations and drill-down capabilities surface actionable insight.
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One Platform for the Full Project Lifecycle
Accounting & Financial Management
Connect project financials, compliance, and billing in one integrated system — with DCAA audit support and FAR-aligned controls; delivering real-time visibility for data-backed decision making.
Time, Expense & Workforce Management
Capture time and expenses through Microsoft Teams or Costpoint — with automated DCAA compliance checks, payroll integration, and AI-assisted anomaly detection built in.
Planning & Resource Management
Unite budgets, forecasts, and workforce data in one system. Match the right talent to the right projects — and stay ahead of cost overruns before they impact margins.
Capture & Contract Management
Manage every contract from pre-award to closeout with end-to-end contract visibility, FAR/DFARS compliance controls, and intelligent automation — fully connected to project financials for better control and insight.
Manufacturing
Modernize your manufacturing lifecycle to deliver quality products faster and connect production to business goals.
Supply Chain & Procurement
Manage the full source-to-pay lifecycle with vendor qualification, audit-ready documentation, and compliance controls built for complex, regulated procurement environments.
Shop Floor Time
Automate time and labor capture for manufacturing environments with precision tracking, flexible shift support, and built-in compliance controls forDCAA, FAR, and state labor rules.
Costpoint Payments
Automate AP and AR through secure digital portals to reduce processing costs, accelerate payment timelines, unlock rebate-driven revenue opportunities.
Costpoint for Small Business
Grow your government contracting business with integrated financial and project management tools to stay audit-ready, win contracts, and deliver profitable projects.
IDC MarketScape Recognition
IDC MarketScape Names Deltek Costpoint a Major Player in AI-Enabled Midsize ERP
“Deltek Costpoint is known ERP software for government contractors of all sizes. It connects project data and processes, using Dela (Deltek's AI-powered intelligent business orchestrator) to add time-saving automation and new AI capabilities, with the aim of making the entire government contracting project life cycle more efficient.” *
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Insights to Help Your Firm Succeed
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get Answers to Your Costpoint Questions
Find answers to common questions about Deltek Costpoint's features, implementation, and how it supports project-based businesses. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact our team.
Deltek Costpoint is an ERP system built specifically for government contracting organizations that need a single system with compliance controls built in, to manage projects, finances, people, and procurement. It gives GovCon firms the clarity and control required to run regulated contracts from pursuit through closeout, with workflows and reporting aligned to government contracting needs.
Costpoint is purpose-built for the rules, workloads, and contract types that government contractors manage every day. It provides project-based financials, cost tracking, labor controls, and governance aligned with FAR/DFARS expectations, reducing the need for customizations or manual spreadsheet workarounds that generic systems often require.
Costpoint embeds audit trails, approval workflows, and cost allocation rules that support government contracting standards such as FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA expectations. By centralizing cost, labor, procurement, and contract data in one governed system, GovCon firms can produce evidence and reporting more quickly and reduce the burden of audit preparation.
Yes — Costpoint is built to support firms moving from small startups or subcontract work to large, multi-entity, multi-contract portfolios. Government contractors can add domains like HR, Capture & Contracts, Supply Chain, and manufacturing as their needs evolve, while maintaining consistent oversight and controls across all projects.
Costpoint includes an AI Digital Assistant, Ask Dela, for instant answers and task completion, AI Agents for automating repetitive work like contract creation and time entry, and gen-AI Smart Summaries for surfacing key insights from your data.
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