Deltek CFO Michael Corkery Named a 2012 SmartCXO Award Winner by

Deltek CFO Michael Corkery Named a 2012 SmartCXO Award Winner by Washington SmartCEO Magazine

HERNDON, Va. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — March 29, 2012 — Deltek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PROJ), the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for government contractors and professional services firms, today announced that Washington SmartCEO magazine named Deltek’s CFO Michael Corkery as a 2012 SmartCXO award winner in the CFO category. Winners were recognized at last night’s Washington SmartCEO SmartCXO Awards, held at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center in College Park, MD. More than 400 DC-area C-level executives and guests attended to celebrate their achievements.

The SmartCXO Awards celebrate the distinguished achievements of 40 of Greater Washington’s finest executives – the Chief Financial Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers and Executive Management Teams that power the region’s economy and workforce. The winners are recognized for their creative management vision, leadership philosophies, innovative strategizing and undeniable work ethic.

As a whole, the companies represented in the 2012 Washington SmartCXO Awards generate $8 billion in collective revenue and manage 26,000 employees in the Greater Washington area. The 2012 SmartCXOs were profiled in the March 2012 issue of Washington SmartCEO.

“Each SmartCXO winner undoubtedly represents the best of what Greater Washington has to offer – an extraordinary work ethic, passionate leadership and success-driven management strategy,” said Jaime Nespor, group publisher of Washington SmartCEO magazine. “We are privileged to share in their success and congratulate Michael Corkery on his selection in the CFO category.”

“Mike is very deserving of being recognized as one of the region’s top executives and best CFOs,” said Kevin Parker, President and CEO of Deltek. “Mike has the perfect mix of skills that have helped Deltek expand our margins and significantly grow our revenue over the last several years. His experience, leadership, and unmatched financial knowledge have played a critical role in building the Deltek of today – a global market leader with 15,000 customers in over 80 countries around the world. On behalf of Deltek and our employees, I’d like to congratulate Mike on being named a 2012 SmartCXO.”

About SmartCEO

Washington SmartCEO magazine is a regional publication for growing companies, aimed at providing features, analysis and case studies each month to educate and inspire Greater Washington’s thought leaders. Our readers range from young, dynamic companies to established, multi-generational firms. For a complete list of SmartCXO winners, visit www.smartceo.com to check out the digital edition of the March issue.

About Deltek

Deltek (Nasdaq: PROJ) is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for professional services firms and government contractors. For decades, we have delivered actionable insight that empowers our customers to unlock their business potential. 15,000 organizations and 1.9 million users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek to research and identify opportunities, win new business, optimize resources, streamline operations, and deliver more profitable projects. Deltek – Know more. Do more.® www.deltek.com