Senior Systems Analyst - Workday Data Modeling & Configuration

Job Summary

The Workday System Analyst, Data Modeling & Configuration is responsible for maintaining and optimizing Workday foundational data structures, conducting regular data audits, resolving inconsistencies, and ensuring alignment across HR, Finance, and other institutional systems. This role also includes configuring and maintaining Workday business processes, calculated fields, condition rules, and supporting data mappings and crosswalks. The role involves following established IT change control procedures, maintaining documentation, ensuring consistent data definitions, and supporting testing cycles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize Workday foundational data structures (supervisory orgs, job catalog, positions, cost centers, academic/administrative hierarchies)
• Conduct regular data audits, resolve inconsistencies, and ensure alignment across HR, Finance, and other institutional systems
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, calculated fields, condition rules and support data mappings and crosswalks
• Follow established IT change control procedures, maintain documentation, ensure consistent data definitions and support testing cycles
• 24/7 business continuity: Monitor system health, respond to alerts, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement emergency fixes as needed
• Other duties as required: Perform duties outside of primary responsibilities to support the evolving AI ecosystem at the university, including assisting with knowledge management, documentation updates, user training, data preparation, or special projects related to AI system improvements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field required
• Experience: 3-5 years of Workday configuration experience, demonstrated expertise with Workday HCM, Finance, and Payroll modules, background in higher education ERP systems strongly preferred, experience with Workday Student a plus
• Technical Competencies: Expert knowledge of Workday business process configuration and optimization, proficiency with Workday tools: Business Process Framework, EIBs, Calculated Fields, Custom Reports, BIRT, Workday Studio, Understanding of Workday data model and reporting frameworks, Experience with data conversion, migration, and validation processes, Ability to troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with technical teams
• Required Skills: Strong understanding of higher education business processes (academic, HR, finance), Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in team environments, Excellent documentation and communication skills, Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities, Experience with change management and ITIL processes