CUI Compliant
0 NIST 800-171 gaps detected. FedRAMP authorized at Moderate impact level. Approved for CUI handling in DoD environments.
Deltek Costpoint
by Deltek
FedRAMP Status
FedRAMP Authorized
Impact Level
Moderate
Category
Accounting
Authorized: August 11, 2021 | Sponsor: Department of Defense
Overview
Deltek Costpoint is the leading ERP and accounting platform for government contractors, holding FedRAMP Moderate authorization. It provides DCAA-compliant cost accounting, project management, and financial reporting.
CUI Risk Assessment
FedRAMP authorized at Moderate impact level. Approved for CUI handling in DoD environments.
Using Deltek Costpoint in a Defense Contractor Environment
Deltek Costpoint represents the gold standard for defense contractor ERP systems, specifically engineered for DCAA compliance and CUI handling. In typical DoD environments, Costpoint processes multiple CUI categories including controlled technical information (CTI) from engineering change proposals, contractor bid and proposal information (CBAPI), financial data tied to classified programs, and personally identifiable information (PII) in payroll systems. Within CMMC Level 2 authorization boundaries, Costpoint typically serves as the primary financial system of record, interfacing with CAD systems, project management tools, and HR platforms. Its FedRAMP Moderate authorization provides pre-approved security controls, significantly reducing CMMC assessment burden. However, compensating controls are still required for data flow mapping between Costpoint and non-FedRAMP systems, particularly legacy timekeeping applications and specialized engineering tools. DCMA assessors consistently evaluate Costpoint's audit trail capabilities, cost accumulation methodologies, and segregation of duties controls during CMMC assessments. Recent DCMA compliance reviews have flagged organizations not properly configuring Costpoint's role-based access controls for CUI segregation, particularly when mixing ITAR-controlled technical data with standard accounting information. The system's built-in DCAA compliance features, including incurred cost submission capabilities and adequate accounting system requirements, make it virtually mandatory for prime contractors exceeding $50M in annual DoD revenue.
Deployment & Architecture
Deployment Model: Government Cloud (FedRAMP boundary)
Deltek Costpoint operates within a FedRAMP-authorized boundary. CUI can be processed within the authorization scope, but contractors must verify their specific use case falls within the system's security boundary as documented in the SSP.
Implementation Guide
Defense contractors using Deltek Costpoint benefit from its existing FedRAMP authorization, requiring configuration rather than migration. Implementation timeline spans 12-16 weeks across four phases: infrastructure assessment (2 weeks), system configuration for CUI handling (6 weeks), integration testing with existing DoD systems (4 weeks), and CMMC documentation updates (4 weeks). Critical data considerations include mapping CUI flows from legacy accounting systems, ensuring proper encryption of financial data during ETL processes, and maintaining DCAA audit trails throughout transition. User training requires 40 hours per financial analyst focusing on CUI marking procedures, role-based access protocols, and incident reporting workflows. Compliance documentation updates include SSP modifications to reflect Costpoint's authorization boundary, updated data flow diagrams showing CUI processing paths, and POA&M entries for any compensating controls. Organizations currently using non-compliant financial systems should budget $500K-$1.2M for Costpoint implementation, including licensing, professional services, and compliance consulting. Alternative CMMC-ready financial platforms include JAMIS Prime ERP (pursuing FedRAMP authorization) and Unanet GovCon, though neither matches Costpoint's DCAA compliance depth. For organizations with existing Costpoint installations, focus on CUI configuration workshops ($50K-$100K) and security control implementation rather than system replacement. Integration costs with CAD systems like Solidworks PDM or Siemens Teamcenter typically add $200K-$400K for secure API development and testing.
Configuration Checklist
- 1ISSO must update the System Security Plan to include Deltek Costpoint within the authorization boundary and document all CUI data flows per NIST 800-171 3.4.2.
- 2System administrator shall configure Costpoint's role-based access controls to enforce separation between CUI and non-CUI financial data per DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements.
- 3ISSO must conduct data flow mapping between Costpoint and all interfacing systems to identify CUI transmission paths and encryption requirements.
- 4Contracts officer shall review all subcontractor access permissions within Costpoint to ensure DFARS 252.204-7012 flowdown compliance.
- 5System administrator must enable Costpoint's audit logging features and configure SIEM integration for real-time CUI access monitoring per NIST 800-171 3.3.1.
- 6ISSO shall document compensating controls for any legacy system interfaces that cannot meet CMMC Level 2 requirements in the Plan of Action and Milestones.
- 7Database administrator must implement Costpoint's field-level encryption for all CUI data elements including technical specifications and financial projections.
- 8Security officer shall establish incident response procedures specific to CUI breaches within Costpoint and update the IR plan accordingly.
- 9ISSO must validate Costpoint's boundary controls and network segmentation align with the approved authorization boundary diagram.
- 10Compliance officer shall schedule annual DCAA compliance reviews to ensure Costpoint configuration maintains both financial and cybersecurity requirements per DFARS 252.204-7008.
Compliance Cross-References
Deltek Costpoint's FedRAMP Moderate authorization directly satisfies multiple NIST 800-171 control families including Access Control (AC) through its robust RBAC implementation, System and Communications Protection (SC) via TLS 1.2+ encryption for all data transmissions, and Audit and Accountability (AU) through comprehensive logging of all CUI access events. The system triggers DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance requirements when processing covered defense information, while DFARS 252.204-7021 applies for any ITAR-controlled cost data. Within CMMC Level 2 assessments, Costpoint primarily impacts the Access Control, Audit and Accountability, and System and Information Integrity domains. Non-compliance with Costpoint's security configuration creates cascading findings in AC-2 (Account Management), AC-3 (Access Enforcement), AU-2 (Event Logging), and SC-8 (Transmission Confidentiality), as financial systems touch virtually every aspect of defense contractor operations. FedRAMP inheritance significantly reduces assessment burden, but organizations must still demonstrate proper boundary controls and compensating controls for any non-FedRAMP system integrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deltek Costpoint FedRAMP authorized?
Yes. Deltek Costpoint Cloud holds FedRAMP Moderate authorization and is widely used by defense contractors for DCAA-compliant accounting.
Can I use Deltek Costpoint with CUI financial data?
Yes. Deltek Costpoint is authorized for handling financial and project data that may contain CUI in defense contractor environments.
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