Workday Data Conversion Lead - Federal

Groundswell•Washington, DC

1d•$80,500 - $160,927

About The Position

Groundswell is seeking a Workday Data Conversion Lead to support the end-to-end data migration lifecycle for Workday implementations within the federal government environment. This client-facing role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing data conversion strategies while ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance with government standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, hands-on Workday experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with federal stakeholders, system integrators, and internal teams.

Requirements

US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance per contract requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Workday Data Conversion Certification (Additional Certifications are a plus)
5+ years of related HRIS experience to include data conversion, data migration, or data integration roles, with at least 3 years supporting Workday or similar ERP/HCM deployments
Strong understanding of data mapping, ETL processes, and data quality assurance
Experience with Workday Data Conversion tools and methodologies
Proficiency with data conversion tools, SQL, and data analysis techniques
Demonstrated experience in consulting, customer relationship management, team leadership, and stakeholder management
Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience with secure data handling and compliance with federal data security standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with federal clients
Familiarity with NIST security controls and federal compliance frameworks
Workday certification in Prism Analytics
Familiarity with federal HR, payroll, or finance systems
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices related to data handling and transmission in government environments

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end data conversion process for Workday implementations, including data extraction, transformation, loading (ETL), validation, and reconciliation
Collaborate with client stakeholders, technical teams, and Workday consultants to define data requirements and conversion strategies
Develop detailed data mapping, conversion plans, and schedules aligned with project timelines and federal requirements
Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with all federal regulations throughout the conversion process
Identify, analyze, and resolve data-related issues, risks, and discrepancies, implementing corrective actions as needed
Document data conversion processes, mapping specifications, and validation results for audit and compliance purposes
Support testing phases (unit, system integration, user acceptance) by preparing and validating test data sets
Provide guidance and mentorship to data conversion team members, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing
Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions clearly to project leadership and client stakeholders