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Workday Data Conversion Lead

Guidehouse
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Dec 2025
💰 $216,000/yr($130,000/yr$216,000/yr)

About the role

Job Family:

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Guidehouse is seeking a Workday Data Conversion Lead for full platform Workday implementations. The person we are seeking will provide expertise in requirements gathering, design, and implementation of customer data conversion processes.

  • As a Workday Data Lead your primary responsibilities may include:

  • Responsible for managing build timelines and collaboration with project management team on tenant management

  • Plan and execute comprehensive configuration migration throughout deployment using Workday delivered toolset

  • Serve as the primary knowledge source for converting data from legacy systems and spreadsheets into the Workday Cloud HCM & Financials system 

  • Converting Data into Workday using Workday provided loading tools  

  • Create ETL scripts to transform and load data in preparation to load to Workday 

  • Lead in the validation of data loaded into Workday 

  • Responsible for assisting clients in mapping legacy data, identifying data quality issues and overall responsibility over conversion activates on the project 

  • Responsible for key communication to project and client leadership 

  • Collaborate with client counterpart to successfully deliver on shared objectives 

  • Responsible for timely identification and escalation of risks and development of alternative technical and functional approaches when necessary 

  • Lead the identification of process improvements and changes to our methodology based on project experience 

  • An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role


What You Will Need:

  • US Citizenship and 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

  • Bachelor's degree with a MINIMUM of FOUR (4) years of consulting or industry experience; OR a Master's degree with a MINIMUM of TWO (2) years of consulting or industry experience. Years of experience can be substituted for a degree, such as NO degree with a MINIMUM of EIGHT (8) years of consulting or industry experience

  • A MINIMUM of TWO (2) full cycle Workday implementations in a Data Conversion Lead role

  • A MINIMUM of TWO (2) years of Data Conversion experience including strong ETL and XML capabilities and SQL experience

  • Active Workday Certification through a Workday Partner

  • 25% travel balanced with a work from home and/or Guidehouse office, consultants may provide on-site support for key milestones as needed​

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience working in Federal Government Human Capital Management (HCM) environments with an understanding of the issues facing agencies today

  • Demonstrated experience with Excel, Visio, MS Project (or equivalent) and PowerPoint

  • Strong reporting/analytics/BI experience

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. 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

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