Westat 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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Westat is seeking a Finance Systems Manager to become part of the Finance and Contracts team supporting the corporate Accounting, Contracts, and Finance IT systems and infrastructure. The environment includes applications and systems that are integrated with Deltek Costpoint platform, Cognos, OnBase, TM1, and other products. The successful candidate would be at the forefront of Westat’s digital transformation by helping the F&C team to manage upgrades, automate processes, and recommend improvements by staying on top of emerging technology trends.
This position is for a hybrid work arrangement at our corporate headquarters (1 day per week, flexible hours.) Westat’s headquarters is currently in Rockville, Maryland but will be relocating to Bethesda, Maryland in the fall of 2025.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 10+ years of leadership experience with a strong technical background in Deltek’s Costpoint and Time Collection systems.
• SQL and PL/SQL development experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with systems that support Accounting, Contracts, and 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.
• Disaster recovery planning experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate should have excellent communications and technical writing skills.
• 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 Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Leave (20 days per year)
• Sick Leave (10 days per year)
• Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• Professional Development
• Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account

This 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, or any other protected status under applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• Manage the ongoing day-to-day configuration and optimization of the Deltek Costpoint modules such as General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Time and Expense, and Project Setup.
• Lead implementation of system enhancements by analyzing business needs, identifying system gaps, gathering requirements, recommending improvements, and building corresponding business cases including budgetary needs.
• In collaboration with the internal audit team, ensure Costpoint adheres to relevant regulations such as FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and innovation by staying up to date with the latest Deltek Costpoint releases, features, and industry best practices.