Workday Functional Consultant - Benefits

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.   Join Accenture Federal Services to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.   Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!  

We are: Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington, Virginia. Accenture's federal business has served every cabinet-level department and 30 of the largest federal organizations. Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence, public safety, civilian and military health organizations. 
 
We believe that great outcomes are everything. It is what drives us to turn bold ideas into breakthrough solutions. By combining digital technologies with what works across the world’s leading businesses, we use agile approaches to help clients solve their toughest problems fast—the first time. So, you can deliver what matters most. 
 
Count on us to help you embrace new ways of working, building for change and put customers at the core. A wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture, we have over 30 years of experience serving the federal government, including every cabinet-level department. Our 13,000 dedicated colleagues and change makers work with our clients at the heart of the nation’s priorities in defense, intel, public safety, health and civilian to help you make a difference for the people you employ, serve, and protect. 

 

You are: A problem-solver. Curious and future-focused, you are always looking to dive deep into innovative technologies and meaningfully apply them. You’ll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to entire transformations, you’ll deliver integrated, payroll, cloud-based HR and financial management solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work. You rise above and beyond to constantly finding better ways for our government to work. 

 

The work:  

• Support the Benefits work stream driving towards decisions and recommending best practices related to Workday functionality.  
• Identify strategies, risks, and options, recommend approaches and mitigations to meet client/functional requirements.  
• Lead, mentor, counsel and manage performance of project staff (depending upon project structure)  
• Advise clients on industry standards and leading practices.  
• Demonstrate design options through the use of prototyping.  
• Configure and test the Workday system.  
• Understand and apply Workday and Accenture methodologies.  
• Demonstrate strong client and stakeholder collaboration to achieve project objectives.  
• Support innovation through the creation of new industry leading methods and assets.   

Here is what you need: 

• Existing and up to date Workday Benefits Partner Certification 
• Consulting experience, most recently in a Senior Analyst, Consultant, or similar level role, preferably with a large consulting firm 
• 1 Full lifecycle Workday Implementation 
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate Degree, must have minimum 6 years of work experience) & ability to travel up to 80%

Bonus Points:

• Experience implementing Workday with a certified Workday implementer 
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment  
• Experience with JIRA and/or Confluence
• Experience with Excel, Visio and PowerPoint  
• Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring others.  
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, despite conflicting demands

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington State as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.

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