Functional Architect (US Federal)

Position Overview

• Location Type: [Not Specified]
• Job Type: Full Time
• Salary: [Not Specified]

At Workday, our culture is driven by our value of putting our people first. We believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is essential for success. We look after our people, communities, and the planet while remaining profitable. We encourage you to shine and bring your brightest self to work.

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About the Team

You will be part of the Product & Compliance team, focusing on Workday's Government Industry Vertical within the Product & Technology Organization. Your role will be crucial in driving our growth strategy in this key market by fostering collaboration across product development, compliance, and go-to-market teams. Our charter includes ensuring compliance with Federal security standards (e.g., Fedramp - IL2/IL4, Secret, Top Secret), Federal OPM mandates, and bespoke requirements across HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Workforce Management, and Financials for the Federal Government. We aim to maintain both near-term and long-term views of the business while tracking changes in the Federal business landscape.

About the Role

Workday is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Functional Architect to join our Product & Compliance team, dedicated to the Government Industry Vertical. As a trusted advisor, you will collaborate closely with Federal customers to understand their unique business requirements, with a focus on OPM guidelines and Federal regulations. You will be responsible for architecting and leading the end-to-end functional design of Workday solutions, including migration strategies, system configuration, and necessary customizations from existing Federal systems. This is a high-impact role that directly contributes to modernizing critical government systems and improving services for millions of citizens.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the VP of Product & Compliance, you will be responsible for leading the functional design and architecture of Workday solutions for our Federal customers. This includes:

• Eliciting and documenting detailed business requirements and translating them into effective Workday configurations.
• Analyzing and mapping current state configurations and business processes from systems like Oracle HCM or PeopleSoft to Workday.
• 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.