About Us: We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a better us BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start 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 Payroll & Timekeeping Specialist is responsible for end‑to‑end payroll processing and administration within a government contracting environment. This role 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 like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to 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, or any other basis protected under applicable law. 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.
