Corporate Performance Management (CPM) software has been a cornerstone of the Office of the CFO for decades. Traditionally used to manage financial plans, budgets, forecasts, what-if scenarios, reports, and performance dashboards, CPM platforms have evolved significantly—especially with the advent of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Today, the market offers a range of SaaS-based CPM solutions tailored to SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise organizations.
However, not all CPM platforms are created equal—especially when it comes to meeting the complex needs of government contractors.
Government contractors operate in a highly regulated, project-centric environment. Unlike commercial enterprises where CPM is typically centered on corporate-level planning, government contractors require more advanced modeling, stringent business logic, and robust workflow capabilities to manage financial performance across a portfolio of contracts and programs.
Many mainstream CPM solutions fall short in this sector due to their inability to support nuanced requirements such as indirect rate structures, multi-level program budgeting, compliance reporting, and integration with purpose-built ERPs like Deltek Costpoint or Unanet.
RVNA Technologies, headquartered in Tysons, VA near Washington, D.C., is a professional services firm with deep expertise in implementing CPM software for government contractors. We specialize in recommending, deploying, and optimizing best-in-class CPM solutions that meet the sector’s rigorous demands.
Moreover, our team has developed custom assets and integration frameworks to streamline connectivity between CPM platforms and industry-standard ERPs like Deltek and Unanet. These integrations are complex and often beyond the capabilities of generalist vendors—this is where RVNA truly shines.
In most industries, CPM tools are confined to the Office of the CFO. But in government contracting, CPM becomes a company-wide performance management tool. Here’s how different teams across a typical government contracting organization engage with and benefit from CPM software:
These users are the primary owners of corporate-level and indirect planning. They use CPM to develop financial forecasts, budget scenarios, and indirect rate calculations. They also collaborate with program finance teams to align corporate financial goals with contract-specific performance metrics.
Senior finance leaders rely on CPM dashboards and reports to gain real-time visibility into enterprise financial health. With government contracts driving revenue and compliance risks, CPM tools provide CFOs with critical insights into program profitability, indirect cost recovery, and rate management.
While CPM originated as a planning tool, modern platforms have expanded to support accounting functions as well. Controllers and Chief Accounting Officers (CAOs) now rely on CPM for:
This makes the accounting team a key user group, particularly for organizations with complex entity structures or multiple contract types.
In many government contracting firms, pricing is a strategic function that resides within the CFO’s organization or in its own department. Pricing teams use CPM software to:
CPM can centralize and automate pricing logic that’s traditionally managed in complex Excel spreadsheets, reducing errors and improving bid accuracy.
While RevOps teams traditionally operate from the CRM, they also contribute to CPM by inputting revenue forecasts for pipeline opportunities. Integrating forecast data into the CPM environment enhances financial predictability and enables CFOs to align pipeline projections with operating budgets.
Perhaps the most unique aspect of CPM in the government contracting space is the involvement of program managers. Unlike in other industries where CPM remains a back-office tool, government contractors extend CPM to the front lines of project execution.
Program managers use CPM to:
Without CPM, program managers often resort to spreadsheets—which are slow, error-prone, and disconnected from real-time data. A well-implemented CPM solution empowers program managers to own their financial performance and drive better outcomes across the lifecycle of each program.
CPM software is no longer a “nice-to-have” for government contractors—it’s a strategic necessity. Whether it’s streamlining indirect rate planning, improving bid pricing, or empowering program teams with real-time financial insight, the right CPM platform delivers tangible benefits across the organization.
At RVNA Technologies, we understand the nuances of the government contracting sector and are committed to helping our clients deploy CPM software that drives accuracy, accountability, and agility across the business. Contact us today to schedule a free assessment of your financial planning capabilities.