Workday Solution Architect– Federal

Job Family:

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

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

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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