Workday Solution Architect– Federal

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

• As part of our Workday Practice, you’ll be a member of an energized team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology

• From initial assessments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions equipping organizations with the information they need to make better business decisions

• As a Solution Architect, you will:

• Advise federal clients on human capital management systems and other available service-based technologies

• Review, plan, and provide assistance to clients in end-to-end human capital system implementation activities

• Create, review, and advise on digital roadmaps from conception to post-implementation assessment

• Plan, develop, and implement work processes and methodologies to support deployment

• Be a hands-on Lead to the HCM Workstream consultants, on assigned projects, helping to streamline client process

• Participate in and Lead (when necessary) Design Sessions, configure creative solutions, and mentor other consultants

• Responsibilities include documentation, advanced configuration, SOW review and adherence, go-live support, and post-production (hypercare) support

• An escalation point both internally and to customers

• Assist in the sales process, such as responding to RFPs, acting as a subject matter expert on requirement responses, attending sales orals

• Lead the architecture and configuration of the Guidehouse Federal Workday Tenant

• Directly manage (as their people manager) consultants within our Workday Practice

• Participate in an innovative, teaming culture for the HCM team to enable constant innovation

• Strong ability to team with leadership, consultant and customer to communicate challenges and improvements to project processes

• Demonstrate consultative and leader skills

• Have a passion for high customer satisfaction levels

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse

• Location: HIGHLY preferred in Washington, DC Metro Area. If you do NOT live in the DC Metro Area, you will be expected to travel to the area as needed

• Up to 50% non-local (for non-DC-residents) and local (for DC-residents) travel with a focus on work from home and/or Guidehouse office

• Bachelor's degree with a MINIMUM of SIX (6) years of relevant experience using Workday (or similar ERPs) HCM, and/or Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Learning, PEX, Talent, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence; OR a Master's degree with FOUR (4) years of relevant experience using Workday (or similar ERPs) HCM, and/or Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Learning, PEX, Talent, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence. Years of experience can be substituted for a formal degree, such as NO degree with a MINIMUM of TEN (10) years of relevant experience using Workday (or similar ERPs) HCM, and/or Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Learning, PEX, Talent, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence

• Engaged in at least 5 full Workday or similar ERPs HCM, and/or Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Learning, PEX, Talent, Payroll, Absence, Tracking, Scheduling implementations

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Current holder of one of the following Workday Certifications: Human Capital Management (HCM), Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Absence, Tracking, Scheduling, etc

• Experience with the execution of projects within a structured methodology

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, focused on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

• Strong written and oral communication skills (RFP responses, white papers, etc.) and presentation skills such as Workday demonstrations and client presentations

• Implementations experience in the public sector with a strong preference for Federal Government

• Experience working in HR Department environments with an understanding of the issues facing organizations today

• Experience in an ERP Software Sales cycle (RFx responses, orals presentations, etc.)

• Experience with federal shared service providers (e.g., USDA NFC, DOI IBC, DFAS)

• Familiarity with federal procurement cycles

• Software as a Service work experience and/or knowledge of SaaS delivery models and associated characteristics

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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