HCM Technical Architect

Groundswell•McLean, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Groundswell is seeking a Senior Technical Architect to lead complex, secure enterprise application deployments across the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD). This role will focus on the technical implementation of cloud-based HR and business systems, including Workday, in support of federal mission objectives.

Requirements

Must have active TS clearance and be SCI clearable
Local to the DC Metro area with ability to work on site, in SCIF, up to four days per week
7+ years of experience in enterprise solution architecture or technical implementation within federal, IC, or DoD environments.
Hands-on experience with Workday or similar enterprise SaaS platforms, including technical domains such as Integrations, Security, Reporting, Extend, and Prism.
Deep understanding of federal security frameworks such as FedRAMP, RMF, and ATO processes.
Experience in cross-functional leadership, particularly involving cybersecurity, cloud, and compliance teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex technical topics to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience delivering Workday solutions for federal or defense agencies.
Workday certifications (e.g., HCM, Extend, Security, Prism) strongly preferred.
Knowledge of secure application development practices, especially in cloud and hybrid environments.
Agile or SAFe certification (e.g., ICAgile, SAFe Agilist).
Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical liaison between the intelligence customer, Groundswell, and Workday engineering teams.
Lead the design, development, and deployment of Workday solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices and mission objectives.
Develop and manage secure, scalable Workday configurations and integrations, including Extend applications, Prism analytics, and data conversion strategies.
Translate business requirements into technical designs that comply with federal and intelligence community standards.
Support security authorization processes, including understanding of FedRAMP and ATO-related documentation.
Lead ATO of non-Workday products.
Guide delivery teams on best practices in Workday reporting, security modeling, data management, and platform extensibility.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR IT, cyber security, and cloud infrastructure to ensure technical alignment and compliance.
Stay up to date on Workday feature releases and emerging federal technology trends to inform ongoing development.