Workday Technical Specialist

WSRE•Pensacola, FL

9d•$42,800 - $50,000

About The Position

The Workday Technical Specialist assists with and supports Workday production. The role helps set strategy and execute security, integrations, and analytics, and performs hands-on work leading vendor consultations to gather requirements, troubleshoot system issues, and carry out ongoing system configuration and development. The specialist leads discrete projects within the systems group, sometimes managing resources from other PSC groups or outside consultants, and is accountable for Analytics Solutions, Data Management, Integrations, and Security. The position creates advanced reports, dashboards, and analytics; evaluates and coordinates the technical impacts of Workday configuration decisions; and communicates effects on business processes to decision makers. As needed, the specialist assists the Assistant Director, Workday Solutions, with educating users about Workday’s features and use, and with testing. The specialist reviews, tests, and communicates Workday product updates for weekly and bi-annual releases. The position reports to the Assistant Director, Enterprise Solutions. A bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College is required. Successful completion of a criminal background check is required. Applicants must satisfy the employment eligibility requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. An FDLE-approved background check will be conducted on successful candidates as a condition of employment; failure to disclose adverse information from the investigation when applying will disqualify the applicant. The salary range is $42,800 to $50,000, depending on qualifications, with salary negotiable. The position is open until filled. First-round consideration begins November 12, 2026; applications for that consideration must be submitted by November 11, 2026. Supplemental materials must be submitted electronically through the Workday applicant portal. Pensacola State College offers health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program. Employees in established, eligible positions participate in the Florida Retirement System from their first day. Other listed benefits include a wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College.
Successful results of a criminal background check.
Meet Florida Statutes § 435.04(2) employment eligibility requirements related to background investigations.
Disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation when submitting the employment application.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a quantitative discipline, computer science, or business systems.
One or more years of experience in the enterprise software industry, including Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, SaaS, Oracle, NetSuite, Salesforce, Zuora, Infor, Banner, or Taleo.
Experience manipulating data, analyzing outcomes, and writing complex functions using Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Assist with and support Workday production.
Help set strategy and execute security, integrations, and analytics.
Consult with vendors to gather requirements and troubleshoot system issues.
Perform ongoing Workday system configuration and development.
Lead discrete projects within the systems group, sometimes managing resources from other PSC groups or outside consultants.
Maintain accountability for Analytics Solutions, Data Management, Integrations, and Security.
Create advanced reports, dashboards, and analytics.
Evaluate and coordinate the technical impacts of Workday configuration decisions and communicate impacts on business processes to decision makers.
Assist the Assistant Director, Workday Solutions, as needed, with user education on Workday features and use, and with testing.
Review, test, and communicate Workday product updates in weekly and bi-annual releases.

Benefits

Health insurance through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
Dental insurance through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
Vision insurance through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
Hospitalization and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
Florida Retirement System membership for employees in established, eligible positions, beginning on the first day of employment.
Wellness program.
Tuition waivers.
Educational opportunities.
Paid sick leave.
Additional leave types, which are position specific.