Workday Testing Lead; Operations & Policy Analyst

Position: Workday Testing Lead (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)
* Design and manage testing strategies for Workday system changes; oversee test execution, troubleshooting, and defect resolution.
* Partner with Workday administrators, SMEs, and business analysts to analyze impacts, coordinate testing, and validate solutions.
* Validate that all releases meet requirements before going live.
* Use root cause analysis and lessons learned to refine testing processes and improve system reliability.
* Manage the automated regression testing suite to identify gaps, build new test cases, and support automation goals.
* Respond to inquiries from leadership and external oversight agencies with clear documentation, reports, and presentations.
* Contribute to strategic improvements, standardize testing approaches, and enhance automation across Workday Oregon.
* Managing and creating test plans and testing groups
* Strong knowledge of Oregon state government structure and operations (all branches)
* Expertise in modern testing management and documentation best practices
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to effectively train others in both small and large group settings
* Experience in writing reports, ideally within Workday
* Strong analytical skills and experience with data management
* General knowledge of process improvement tools (e.g., Lean, RPI events)
* Deep understanding of SaaS systems;
Workday experience strongly preferred

Be sure your materials clearly show how you meet the
** minimum qualifications and desired attributes.
** Your cover letter must demonstrate how you meet the
** desired attributes
** listed in the posting. Upload your resume and cover letter in the “Resume/Cover Letter” field of the online application.
* ** Comprehensive Health Coverage:
** Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
* ** Generous Paid Time Off:
** 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
* ** Retirement Benefits:
** Membership in  (PERS)/ (OPSRP).
* ** Wellness Resources:
** Support for work-life balance, health, and overall well-being.
* ** Career Development:
** Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
* ** Commuting**:
Access to  - Oregon’s carpool matching tool and trip planner.
* ** Student Loan Forgiveness:
** Potential eligibility for the  (PSLF) program.
* ** Hybrid Work Opportunity
- ** The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Currently, staff are expected to report to the office four workdays per year. That may change at any time due to  business needs. The terms of hybrid work will be discussed and agreed upon between the hiring manager and successful candidate.
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* This announcement is for one limited duration (through 6/30/2027), full-time, management service Operations & Policy Analyst
4. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
* The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
* Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check including fingerprints. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
* We do not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
* Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference:
Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard service members (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit
* The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
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