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Job Description
The Senior Application Specialist is responsible for the administration, optimization, and ongoing enhancement of the Deltek Vantagepoint system. This role partners closely with the Vice President, Finance to support strategic initiatives, improve system functionality, and support data-driven decision-making through dashboards, reporting, and workflow enhancements.The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in Vantagepoint, a deep understanding of multiple modules, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions.
Duties and Responsibilities
System Administration & Optimization
Act as the subject matter expert for Deltek Vantagepoint, including a strong working knowledge of multiple modules (e.g., Projects, Accounting, CRM, Resource Planning)
Maintain and optimize system configurations, workflows, and processes
Evaluate system updates and enhancements, recommending improvements and best practices
Ensure system integrity, lead testing, validation and rollout of new features and changes in alignment with business processes
Support of Finance Initiatives
Partner with the Vice President, Finance to support strategic initiatives, system enhancements, and process improvements
Translate business requirements into technical solutions within Vantagepoint
Lead or support implementation of new features, modules, or process changes from a technical perspective
Provide ongoing system support and troubleshooting as needed
Dashboards & Reporting
Design and develop custom dashboards aligned with VP and leadership requirements
Build, maintain, and optimize reports to support financial and operational decision-making
Manage report scheduling and automation, ensuring timely and accurate distribution
Continuously improve reporting efficiency and usability
Continuous Improvement
Stay current with Deltek Vantagepoint releases, updates, and capabilities
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance workflows, automation, and reporting
Recommend and implement system improvements to drive efficiency and better user experience
Training & Documentation
Develop training materials, including quick reference guides (“quick cards”) for dashboards and system functionality
Provide user training and support to improve adoption and effective use of Vantagepoint tools
Act as a resource for end users across departments
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of:
Vantagepoint modules (Projects, Billing, Accounting, CRM, Resource Planning)
Dashboards and reporting tools within Vantagepoint
Workflow configuration and system administration
Experience with:
Report scheduling and automation
Data analysis and visualization
Advanced proficiency in Excel and reporting tools is an asset
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum 5+ years of experience with Deltek Vantagepoint (or Vision)
Experience supporting finance or accounting teams in an architecture and/or engineering professional services environment is strongly preferred
Salary: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 /annually (Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience)
