Functional Architect - Workday Payroll

About the Role

Workday is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Functional Architect to become a trusted advisor within our Product & Compliance team, dedicated to the Government Industry Vertical. 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 be responsible for architecting and leading the end-to-end functional design of effective Workday Payroll solutions, encompassing migration strategies, system configuration, and necessary customization from existing Federal systems.

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

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 People Soft 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 strategies.
• Designing and implementing rigorous pre-flight test scenarios to guarantee the accuracy of migrated data and the functionality of the Workday system in alignment with Federal standards.

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 standout colleague who embodies Workday's core values.

• 12+ years of proven expertise in system configuration and implementation, understanding customization options, and the ability to identify feature gaps and platform limitations
• 8+ years of experience with Workday's core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and potentially Financials modules
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related technical team
• US Citizenship and ability to acquire/maintain a security clearance

• Experience working within U.S. Federal Government HCM regulations and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines
• Demonstrable ability to effectively gather, meticulously document, and accurately translate complex business needs across HR and Finance functions into actionable Workday requirements.
• Ability to architect effective, scalable, and compliant Workday solutions
• Significant experience in the practical configuration of various Workday modules.
• Ability to contribute to the development of functional testing strategies and understand the principles and planning involved in data migration projects.

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 .

Primary

Location:

USA.VA.McLean (Tyson's Corner)

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $184,800 USD - $277,200 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $167,200 USD - $294,000 USD

If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $176,000 - $264,000 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.

The Final date to receive applications for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:

05/04/2026