Functional Architect (US Federal)

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About the Team

Workday is a leader in enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. As part of the Product & Compliance team dedicated to our Government Industry Vertical within the Product & Technology organization, you will play a crucial role in driving our growth strategy within this key market. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption and success of Workday products within government agencies by encouraging seamless collaboration across product development, compliance, and go-to-market teams.
The charter includes compliance with Federal security standards (e.g. Fedramp - IL2/IL4, Secret, Top Secret, etc.) in addition to ensuring coverage of Federal OPM mandates and custom requirements across HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Workforce Management, and Financials required to power the Federal Government. The goal is to have both near- and long-term views of the business while tracking updates and changes in the Federal business landscape.

About the Role

Workday is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Functional Architect to become a trusted advisor dedicated to our Federal partners. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with Federal customers to deeply understand their unique business requirements, with a focus on OPM guidelines and Federal regulations. You will architect and own the end-to-end functional design of effective Workday solutions, encompassing migration strategies, system configuration, and vital customizations from existing Federal systems. Your expertise will be critical in guiding government agencies to optimize their HCM, Payroll, and potentially other functional areas through the strategic adoption of Workday.

This is a high-impact role where you will directly contribute to modernizing critical government systems and improving services for millions of citizens!

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.

About You

You thrive in a highly regulated, critically important environment where attention to detail and regulatory compliance are paramount. You're comfortable bridging the gap between business users and technical teams, and you're passionate about improving public-sector systems through modern cloud technologies. The ideal candidate is a dedicated and hardworking teammate who embodies Workday's core values.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Other 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

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.VA.McLean (Tyson's Corner)

 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $211,700 USD - $317,500 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $191,500 USD - $340,800 USD

If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $201,600 - $302,400 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $201,600 - $302,400 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.

07/11/2025

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