Workday Data Conversion Lead
Apply Job ID 33598 Date posted 11/05/2025Job Family:
SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking a Workday Data Conversion Lead for full platform Workday implementations. The person we are seeking will provide expertise in requirements gathering, design, and implementation of customer data conversion processes.
As a Workday Data Lead your primary responsibilities may include:
Responsible for managing build timelines and collaboration with project management team on tenant management
Plan and execute comprehensive configuration migration throughout deployment using Workday delivered toolset
Serve as the primary knowledge source for converting data from legacy systems and spreadsheets into the Workday Cloud HCM & Financials system
Converting Data into Workday using Workday provided loading tools
Create ETL scripts to transform and load data in preparation to load to Workday
Lead in the validation of data loaded into Workday
Responsible for assisting clients in mapping legacy data, identifying data quality issues and overall responsibility over conversion activates on the project
Responsible for key communication to project and client leadership
Collaborate with client counterpart to successfully deliver on shared objectives
Responsible for timely identification and escalation of risks and development of alternative technical and functional approaches when necessary
Lead the identification of process improvements and changes to our methodology based on project experience
An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role
What You Will Need:
US Citizenship and 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
Bachelor's degree with a MINIMUM of FOUR (4) years of consulting or industry experience; OR a Master's degree with a MINIMUM of TWO (2) years of consulting or industry experience. Years of experience can be substituted for a degree, such as NO degree with a MINIMUM of EIGHT (8) years of consulting or industry experience
A MINIMUM of TWO (2) full cycle Workday implementations in a Data Conversion Lead role
A MINIMUM of TWO (2) years of Data Conversion experience including strong ETL and XML capabilities and SQL experience
Active Workday Certification through a Workday Partner
25% travel balanced with a work from home and/or Guidehouse office, consultants may provide on-site support for key milestones as needed
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience working in Federal Government Human Capital Management (HCM) environments with an understanding of the issues facing agencies today
Demonstrated experience with Excel, Visio, MS Project (or equivalent) and PowerPoint
Strong reporting/analytics/BI experience
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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