Workday Functional Consultant

Job Description: Workday Functional Consultant

Location: Atlanta, GA - Hybrid

Contract Duration: Initial contract through end of fiscal year, with anticipated renewal on July 1, 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementation: Implement and support Workday Financials Project, Grants, and Billing modules. Collaborate with business owners and SMEs to deliver functional solutions.
• Requirements Analysis: Analyze customer requirements and translate them into functional design and business processes, ensuring consistency with regulations and best practices.
• Change Management: Develop and execute change management plans to facilitate transitions to new systems, coordinating with technical staff for seamless execution.
• Testing and Upgrades: Coordinate and execute testing for new installations or upgrades, including writing test scripts, performing tests, and ensuring system quality.
• Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between various workgroups, ensuring effective communication, and coordinating activities between functional and technical teams.
• Evaluation & Troubleshooting: Evaluate existing systems, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Training: Develop training materials, conduct training sessions, and support end-users in understanding system changes or new features.
• Documentation: Document system standards, project methodologies, and functional designs to ensure clear communication and process consistency.

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to translate business needs into functional requirements and system design.
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and evaluating system performance.
• Proficiency in developing and executing testing plans, including test script creation.
• Ability to communicate system changes and updates to both technical teams and end-users effectively.
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), quality assurance procedures, and industry standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience implementing Workday Project, Grants, and Billing
• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in the Public Sector.
• Expertise in translating business needs into functional requirements and designing effective application solutions.
• Strong knowledge of reporting and budgeting processes within Workday Financials.
• Proficiency in developing Workday reports and conducting quality assessments.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

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