Workday Testing Lead (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)

State of Oregon

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Workday Testing Lead Operations & Policy Analyst 4 Oregon Department of Administrative Services This limited duration position is scheduled to last through June 30, 2027, and may be extended based on funding and workload need. Limited Duration appointments are fully benefits-eligible. Current State of Oregon employees may be eligible for a job rotation. Join Workday Oregon at the Oregon Department of Administrative Services! Our team powers the HR, payroll, benefits, and time tracking systems for over 45,000 public employees across all three branches of state government. We value equity, excellence, accountability, and integrity—and we are committed to modernizing HR and payroll practices through system improvements, analytics, and collaboration. What You’ll Do As the Workday Testing Lead, you will: Design and manage testing strategies for Workday system changes; oversee test execution, troubleshooting, and defect resolution. Partner with Workday administrators, SMEs, and business analysts to analyze impacts, coordinate testing, and validate solutions. Validate that all releases meet requirements before going live. Use root cause analysis and lessons learned to refine testing processes and improve system reliability. Manage the automated regression testing suite to identify gaps, build new test cases, and support automation goals. Respond to inquiries from leadership and external oversight agencies with clear documentation, reports, and presentations. Contribute to strategic improvements, standardize testing approaches, and enhance automation across Workday Oregon. Click here to view the full position description.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
• OR; Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work experience.
• Experience must include planning, coordinating, or executing large-scale testing efforts across complex systems and multiple teams. This experience must be evident in your resume.

Nice To Haves

• Managing and creating test plans and testing groups
• Strong knowledge of Oregon state government structure and operations (all branches)
• Expertise in modern testing management and documentation best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively train others in both small and large group settings
• Experience in writing reports, ideally within Workday
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data management
• General knowledge of process improvement tools (e.g., Lean, RPI events)
• Deep understanding of SaaS systems; Workday experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and manage testing strategies for Workday system changes; oversee test execution, troubleshooting, and defect resolution.
• Partner with Workday administrators, SMEs, and business analysts to analyze impacts, coordinate testing, and validate solutions.
• Validate that all releases meet requirements before going live.
• Use root cause analysis and lessons learned to refine testing processes and improve system reliability.
• Manage the automated regression testing suite to identify gaps, build new test cases, and support automation goals.
• Respond to inquiries from leadership and external oversight agencies with clear documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Contribute to strategic improvements, standardize testing approaches, and enhance automation across Workday Oregon.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Retirement Benefits: Membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Wellness Resources: Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commuting: Access to Get There - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Hybrid Work Opportunity- The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Currently, staff are expected to report to the office four workdays per year. That may change at any time due to business needs. The terms of hybrid work will be discussed and agreed upon between the hiring manager and successful candidate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees