Time Tracking for Government Contracts
Simplify DCAA compliance with BigTime, your trusted solution for time tracking for government contracts, audit readiness, and accurate project billing.
Why Choose BigTime’s Time Tracking for Government Contracts?
Government contractors face some of the most demanding compliance and reporting requirements in the industry. From DCAA timekeeping regulations to strict labor classifications and audit trails, every hour worked must be accurately tracked and documented. That’s why professional services firms rely on BigTime, a platform built to streamline DCAA compliance, simplify audit readiness, and integrate seamlessly with your project accounting systems. Whether you're managing remote teams or preparing for your next government audit, BigTime ensures you stay compliant, efficient, and in control of your time tracking for government contracts.
Ensure compliance
Built-in safeguards ensure effortless adherence to DCAA standards.
Enhance audit readiness
Automate timekeeping and recordkeeping processes to be ready for any audit.
Improve profitability
Get detailed billing and cost tracking to uncover revenue opportunities.
Streamline operations
Integrate time tracking with accounting and project management.
Empower your teams
Give teams access to mobile and desktop time entry tools built for field or remote work.
Ensure Compliance
BigTime was built to help firms meet DCAA time tracking requirements without adding an administrative burden. Automated audit trails, supervisor approvals, and time entry validations ensure your timekeeping practices meet the strict expectations of the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Say goodbye to manual processes and stay confidently compliant with BigTime’s DCAA-compliant timekeeping software.
Get Real-Time Visibility
Gain instant insight into how your teams spend time with real-time dashboards and reporting tools. BigTime enables accurate allocation of labor across charge codes, helping government contractors manage project costs, track indirect labor hours, and meet federal transparency standards.
Enhance Audit Readiness
BigTime simplifies DCAA audit preparation with detailed time records, automated logs, and built-in approval workflows. The system captures the data auditors need, such as notes, timestamps, and supervisor sign-offs, making unannounced DCAA audits less stressful and more manageable.
Improve Profitability
Maximize your margins by connecting time entries directly to your billing process. BigTime helps professional services firms reduce unpaid hours, accurately track labor costs, and improve the visibility of billable vs. non-billable time for government contracts.
Streamline Operations
Eliminate redundant data entry and reduce errors with seamless integrations to accounting platforms like QuickBooks and Sage Intacct. BigTime aligns project accounting for government contractors with their timekeeping system, making operations smoother and more accurate.
Empower Your Teams
BigTime offers mobile time tracking for remote government contractors, making it easy for field staff to log time and monitor assignments. With full mobile functionality, teams stay productive and compliant, regardless of location or device.
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Key Features of BigTime’s Government Accounting Software
BigTime includes all the core capabilities government contractors need to meet federal standards, manage labor categories, and generate audit-ready reports.
DCAA-Compliant Time Tracking
Automated Timesheet Reminders
Mobile Access
Labor Categorization
Robust Reporting Tools
Integrated Billing & Invoicing
How BigTime’s Time Tracking System Works for Government Contractors
Implementing a DCAA-compliant time tracking system for government contracts doesn’t have to be complex. BigTime makes it easy with a step-by-step process designed for compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Why Professional Services Firms Choose BigTime
Success Stories: Real Results for Real Firms
C2 Solutions Group, Inc., a professional services provider working with federal clients, needed a DCAA-compliant system to track time and projects. After implementing BigTime, the firm significantly reduced administrative overhead, ensured audit-readiness, and improved visibility across teams. According to the team, BigTime helped them stay confident during audits and focus more on delivering value to clients rather than chasing down timesheets. Read the full story.
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FAQ
What is DCAA-compliant time tracking?
DCAA-compliant time tracking refers to a system that meets the standards set by the Defense Contract Audit Agency for logging, approving, and auditing labor hours. It includes features like daily time entry, supervisor approvals, audit trails, and documented classifications. BigTime ensures that your time tracking for government contracts meets these requirements, helping you avoid audit failures and maintain contract eligibility.
Why do government contractors need specialized time tracking software?
Government contractors face strict timekeeping requirements that typical commercial software doesn’t support. BigTime’s specialized solution includes DCAA-compliant features such as labor categorization, approval workflows, and detailed audit logs that make timekeeping procedures easier. This level of functionality ensures that government contractors can accurately track time, manage indirect labor hours, and remain compliant with federal regulations.
What timekeeping practices help ensure compliance with DCAA requirements and government regulations?
To meet DCAA requirements and adhere to government regulations, firms must implement timekeeping practices that go beyond basic time entry. This includes clearly distinguishing between billable and indirectly related activities, accurately recording paid time and all work hours within each pay period, and enforcing a documented approval process. Compliance also requires firms to follow strict rules around time classifications, maintain internal controls, and stay updated on applicable labor laws. BigTime helps ensure every entry aligns with these standards, reducing risk and reinforcing audit readiness.
Can BigTime help with DCAA audits?
Yes. BigTime is designed with DCAA audits in mind. It automatically generates detailed time records, logs every change made to timesheets, and provides the necessary documentation to satisfy audit checks like floor checks, supervisor approvals, and unannounced reviews. It simplifies the audit readiness process so your team stays focused on delivering projects, not scrambling to collect paperwork.
Is mobile time tracking available?
Absolutely. BigTime offers a fully secure, easy-to-use mobile app that supports mobile time tracking for remote government contractors. Whether your teams are working onsite at a federal facility or in the field, they can log hours, submit timesheets, and stay compliant, even without an internet connection.
Does BigTime integrate with accounting software?
BigTime integrates seamlessly with leading accounting tools like QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, and others. This ensures that project accounting for government contractors is streamlined, with time entries flowing directly into your financial systems. These integrations help eliminate errors and make reconciliation between hours worked and billed effortless.
What industries benefit most from BigTime for government contracting?
BigTime is ideal for professional services firms such as engineering, IT services, and consulting companies that hold government contracts. These firms often struggle with time tracking, billing, and compliance, which BigTime simplifies with its DCAA-focused features.
Does BigTime support project cost reporting?
Yes. BigTime includes robust reporting capabilities that allow firms to track time, labor costs, and project budgets with precision. Whether you need to monitor indirect labor hours or generate audit-ready financial reports, BigTime delivers the insights government contractors need to stay compliant and profitable.
How secure is BigTime’s platform?
Security is a top priority. BigTime uses enterprise-grade security protocols to ensure your time logs, financial data, and employee information are fully protected. It’s built to meet the high standards required for firms working on sensitive government projects.
How does BigTime support remote employees while meeting DCAA time tracking requirements?
BigTime’s cloud-based timekeeping software is built to support remote employees without compromising compliance. Project managers can ensure accurate tracking of work hours through mobile and desktop access, while automated approval workflows and required time classifications help enforce DCAA time tracking requirements. The system maintains detailed records and a detailed audit trail for every time entry, making it easier to achieve DCAA compliance regardless of where your team is located.
Can I customize workflows for approvals?
Yes. BigTime offers highly configurable approval workflows that align with both your internal policies and DCAA timekeeping requirements. Set up multi-tiered approvals, enforce supervisor sign-offs, and ensure that all time entries are properly reviewed before billing or reporting.
How long does implementation take?
Most firms are fully implemented in under 30 days. This includes setup, training, and custom configuration tailored to your government contract time tracking software needs. BigTime’s customer success team works closely with you to ensure a smooth, fast rollout.