Functional Architect (US Federal)

Workday • Washington, DC

202d • $211,700 - $317,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

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Requirements

• 12+ years of proven expertise in system configuration and implementation, understanding customization options, and the ability to identify feature gaps and platform limitations.
• 8+ years of experience with Workday's core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and potentially Financials modules.
• 8+ years of working within U.S. Federal Government HCM regulations and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related technical team.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrable ability to effectively gather, meticulously document, and accurately translate complex business needs across HR and Finance functions into actionable Workday requirements.
• Ability to architect effective, scalable, and compliant Workday solutions.
• Significant experience in the practical configuration of various Workday modules.
• Ability to contribute to the development of functional testing strategies and understand the principles and planning involved in data migration projects.

Responsibilities

• Eliciting and documenting detailed business requirements and translating them into effective Workday configurations.
• Analyzing and mapping current state configurations and business processes from systems like Oracle HCM or PeopleSoft to Workday.
• Collaborating effectively with Federal HR, Payroll, and IT partners to ensure a shared understanding and alignment on Workday design principles, Federal HR regulations, and OPM guidelines.
• Developing comprehensive plans and documentation for data migration, including data cleansing, transformation rules, and validation strategies.
• Designing and implementing rigorous pre-flight test scenarios to guarantee the accuracy of migrated data and the functionality of the Workday system in alignment with Federal standards.

Benefits

• Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
• Annual refresh stock grants.
• Flexible work schedule with a combination of in-person and remote work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree