Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist (Deltek Costpoint)

Job Title: Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist (Deltek Costpoint)

Company: BLN24

About Us
BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery starts with understanding each client’s end‑state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.

Position Overview
BLN24 is seeking a Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist to join our team. The role is responsible for end‑to‑end payroll processing and administration within a government contracting environment. This position ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while serving as a subject matter expert in Deltek Costpoint, labor compliance, and timekeeping.

The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, deep knowledge of Costpoint payroll and labor modules, and familiarity with government contracting requirements including labor categories, billability, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations

Process

full‑cycle payroll

(semimonthly) for salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Review and audit employee timesheets for compliance with company policies and contract requirements

Calculate and process earnings, deductions, bonuses, retro pay, garnishments, and adjustments

Ensure proper tax withholdings and timely remittance of federal, state, and local payroll taxes

Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll data with finance and accounting records

Deltek Costpoint Administration

Serve as primary administrator and subject matter expert for

Deltek Costpoint Payroll, Labor, and Time & Expense modules

Maintain and update employee records, labor categories, pay types, and indirect/direct cost allocations

Ensure payroll data aligns with project setup, contracts, and funding structures

Support configuration, testing, and implementation of Costpoint updates, enhancements, or process improvements

Partner with Finance to support labor cost reporting, audits, and reconciliations

Government Contracting & Compliance

Ensure payroll and labor charging comply with:

Federal and state wage and hour laws

FAR/DFARS requirements (as applicable)

Contract‑specific labor rules and billability requirements

Support audits (e.g., DCAA, internal, client audits) by providing payroll and labor documentation

Maintain documentation and controls to support compliance and internal governance

HR & Cross-Functional Support

Collaborate with HR on:

New hire onboarding and payroll setup

Employee changes (compensation, status, location)

Terminations and final pay processing

Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially

Assist in payroll-related reporting for leadership and management as requested

Required Qualifications

5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a government contracting environment

Strong hands‑on experience with Deltek Costpoint, including payroll and labor modules

In‑depth knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements

Experience processing payroll for salaried and hourly employees

High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting DCAA or other government audits

Familiarity with FAR/DFARS labor and billing requirements

Experience working with timekeeping and utilization reporting

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or similar certification

Experience partnering closely with Finance and Contracts teams

Key Competencies

Payroll accuracy and compliance

Deltek Costpoint expertise

Government contracting knowledge

Process improvement mindset

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

What BLN24 brings to the Game
BLN24 benefits are game‑changing. We ensure our team is taken care of – physically, financially, and emotionally. We provide generous medical, dental, and vision plans.

You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.

Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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