Principal IT Business Analyst - Deltek Costpoint

OSI Systems•Richardson, TX

10h

About The Position

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories. Continental Electronics is seeking a Principal IT Business Analyst with deep Deltek Costpoint expertise to support a fast‑growing, government‑focused business. This senior‑level role plays a strategic part in aligning enterprise systems with business objectives, serving as a trusted advisor to functional leaders while providing hands‑on ERP leadership. The ideal candidate brings advanced business analysis capabilities, strong Costpoint system administration experience, and a proven ability to lead complex initiatives in regulated environments. This role is expected to operate with minimal supervision, influence decision‑making, and drive continuous improvement across enterprise processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience preferred
12+ years of experience in business analysis, ERP system administration, or enterprise application leadership
5+ years of experience of systems administration in a Deltek environment
2+ Experience supporting Deltek Costpoint in a production environment
Extensive experience across Costpoint modules including finance, projects, HR, payroll, contracts, and materials
Strong understanding of business processes within government contracting or other highly regulated industries
US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Shop Floor Time, TIP/QA, and/or RFGen
Deltek Costpoint certifications
Demonstrated experience supporting DCAA, FAR, and government audit requirements
Advanced SQL skills and experience with analytics or BI platforms
Experience leading ERP initiatives, upgrades, or enterprise‑wide process transformations
DoD security clearance preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior liaison between business leadership and IT, aligning ERP capabilities with financial, operational, and compliance objectives
Lead complex requirements gathering efforts, translating strategic business needs into scalable system and process solutions
Provide thought leadership and guidance on best practices for ERP utilization, data integrity, and process standardization
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of business analysis standards and methodologies
Act as a senior system owner and administrator for Deltek Costpoint in a cloud‑hosted environment
Lead configuration, optimization, and support of Costpoint modules including finance, projects, contracts, HR, payroll, timekeeping, materials, and manufacturing
Oversee administration and integration of supporting modules such as Shop Floor Time, TIP/QA, and RFGen
Design and govern Costpoint extensibility solutions, system enhancements, and configuration standards
Ability to write queries and build reports using SQL, Cognos, or similar BI/reporting tools
Serve as a subject matter expert for Costpoint integrations, APIs, middleware, and enterprise data flows
Ensure ERP configurations and controls align with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, DCAA, FAR)
Lead audit readiness activities, including documentation, evidence collection, and access control reviews
Establish and maintain SOPs, security standards, and system governance practices
Lead Costpoint upgrade cycles, including planning, testing, validation, and stakeholder communication
Evaluate new Costpoint features and guide adoption strategies aligned with business priorities
Drive root‑cause analysis of systemic issues and oversee long‑term remediation efforts
Identify and champion automation and optimization opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience
Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

Benefits

Life at OSI
long-term incentives
potential discretionary bonuses
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans
access to 401(k) retirement plan
health savings account
disability insurance
life insurance
AD&D insurance
leave of absence programs
an array of voluntary benefits
paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty
flexible time-off