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Functional Architect

Functional Architect

CompanyWorkday
LocationMcLean, VA, USA, Boulder, CO, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA
Salary$211700 – $317500
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • 12+ years configuring and implementing Workday’s core products (e.g. HCM, Finance, etc.)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
  • US Citizenship and ability to acquire/maintain a security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Leading the functional design and architecture of Workday solutions for our Federal customers
  • Eliciting and documenting detailed business requirements and translating them into effective Workday configurations, identifying necessary customizations, and recognizing platform limitations where new capabilities may be required.
  • Analyzing and mapping current state configurations and business processes from systems like Oracle HCM or PeopleSoft to Workday, ensuring alignment with OPM standard processes and Federal requirements.
  • 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.
  • Crafting and implementing thorough pre-flight test scenarios to guarantee the accuracy of migrated data and the functionality of the Workday system in alignment with Federal standards.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of U.S. Federal Government HCM regulations and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines
  • Demonstrable ability to gather, meticulously document, and accurately translate complex business needs across HR and Finance functions into actionable Workday requirements
  • Ability to contribute to the development of functional testing strategies and understand the principles and planning involved in data migration projects
  • Deep expertise in one or more of the following Workday modules are a plus: Payroll, Benefits, Absence Management, or Analytics
  • Prior experience with security standards such as FedRAMP (IL2/IL4), Secret, Top Secret, or NIST 800-53 is a significant plus
  • Understanding of other HRMS systems, particularly Workday and/or Oracle HCM
  • Demonstrable experience in successful migrations from legacy HCM systems to Workday