Applications Systems Specialist I (Temporary)

Department of Information Technology; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 9,600 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) is seeking an Applications Systems Specialist I to support and back up the Lead Workday Integration Specialist for a large, multi-module Workday program. This role provides strategic oversight of Workday integrations, reporting, data conversions, and testing across a statewide environment.

The ideal candidate excels at guiding technical teams, navigating multi-stakeholder environments, and delivering high-quality Workday technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development.
• Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development.
• GED and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday technical strategy across a multi-module statewide environment.
• Oversee Workday integration design and delivery using Boomi, EIB and Web Services.
• Guide end-to-end testing, including test strategy and scenarios with SMEs.
• Direct Workday reporting and analytics development to meet business needs.
• Manage Workday data conversion planning and execution across cycles.
• Provide escalation support for complex Workday technical issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional Workday technical teams for cohesive delivery.
• Develop and maintain Workday technical documentation and specs.
• Ensure alignment with statewide Workday program goals and governance.
• Support migration planning and post-deployment stabilization.

Skills

Leadership

Workday integrations

Testing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Associate degree in CS/IT

GED + 8 years experience

Tools

Boomi

EIB

Web Services

Job description

Agency Department of Information Technology Division Chief Deputy SCIO Job Classification Title S-Information Technology (S) Position Number 65042975 Grade TS

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

Description of Work

Salary Range: $7.25 - $168.27

This is a temporary supplemental position with North Carolina Department of Information Technology Office of State Human Resources. This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency’s remote work program but does require weekly onsite work.

We currently have an opening for an Applications Systems Specialist I. The State is seeking a highly capable employee to support and back up the Lead Workday Integration Specialist for a large, multi module Workday program. This role provides strategic oversight of Workday integrations, reporting, data conversions, and technical testing activities across a complex statewide environment. The ideal candidate excels at guiding technical teams, navigating multi stakeholder environments, and delivering high quality Workday technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Workday technical strategy — Provide strategic direction for the Workday technical workstream by shaping integration architecture, data flow design, reporting frameworks, and conversion approaches across a multi module statewide environment.
• Oversee Workday integration design and delivery — Guide the development of integrations using Workday tools such as Boomi, EIB and Web Services, ensuring scalable and supportable solutions.
• Drive end to end testing cycles — Partner with SMEs to define test strategy, build test scenarios, validate integration behavior, and coordinate system, integration, and end to end testing activities.
• Direct Workday reporting and analytics development — Oversee the design of reports, ensuring alignment with business needs and data governance standards.
• Manage Workday data conversion strategy — Lead planning and execution of data extraction, transformation, validation, and load activities across multiple conversion cycles.
• Serve as escalation point for complex Workday technical issues — Provide expert guidance on troubleshooting integration failures, data discrepancies, security impacts, and cross module dependencies using tools such as Boomi platform.
• Coordinate cross functional Workday technical teams — Align the state technical and functional teams to ensure cohesive delivery across all technical workstreams.
• Develop and maintain Workday technical documentation — Produce detailed design documents, integration specifications, conversion mapping, testing artifacts, and support procedures.
• Ensure alignment with statewide Workday program goals — Validate that technical solutions support program objectives, comply with governance standards, and integrate effectively with external partners and legacy systems.
• Guide tenant strategy and deployment readiness — Support migration planning, cutover sequencing, and post deployment stabilization activities to ensure a smooth transition into production.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Demonstrates leadership in Workday technical workstreams, with experience operating in large public-sector or multi-stakeholder Workday environments.
• Experience designing and supporting complex Workday integrations and reporting solutions.
• Experience in Boomi integrations, including supporting, troubleshooting and maintaining.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development;
• Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development;
• High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience

Valuing Education and Experience

Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.