Lead Workday HCM Architect for Government Programs

Groundswell; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

On-site gym

Childcare option

Job summary

Groundswell, a premier technology integrator, seeks a Workday Solution Architect to design enterprise HCM solutions for government clients. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate requirements into technical solutions, and ensure security standards are met.

Requires TS/SCI, 10+ years Workday, and strong communication skills. Join Groundswell to drive architecture across deployments, mentor staff, and influence project outcomes in a dynamic, security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship per contract requirement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government Top Secret security clearance with SCI favorability and CI polygraph (as required).
• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field.
• Workday HCM Certification required; additional Workday certifications preferred.
• 10+ years' experience implementing Workday or equivalent HCM/ERP applications.
• Experience leading 3+ Workday deployments from planning through go-live.
• Experience leading delivery teams.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• In-depth knowledge of system architecture principles, including scalable, reliable, and secure systems.
• Awareness of security best practices and ability to design secure solutions (encryption, access controls, identity management).

Responsibilities

• Design Workday and comprehensive HCM solution architecture in large or complex programs, including system and application designs and meeting strategies.
• Provide expertise for delivery staff on software design, system architecture, and solution-oriented technologies.
• Communicate with clients and analyze business requirements and processes; recommend future plans in solution architecture.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams (consultants, BAs, SMEs, developers).
• Lead delivery teams; mentor junior consultants and developers.
• Drive design and development reviews of customer applications.
• Test, troubleshoot, and optimize customer applications.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and propose improvements.
• Support sales and delivery discussions on architecture, interoperability, and Groundswell’s solution stack.
• Deliver deep-dives, demonstrations, and customer training.
• Write application specifications and documentation.
• Provide level-of-effort estimates and technical scoping.
• Anticipate risks and gaps; develop mitigation strategies.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to drive software quality improvements.
• Oversee project outcomes, including infrastructure and application design; ensure each phase meets requirements.
• Plan, establish, enhance, and maintain complex technical solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field

Workday HCM Certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Groundswell, a premier technology integrator, seeks a Workday Solution Architect to design enterprise HCM solutions for government clients. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate requirements into technical solutions, and ensure security standards are met.

Requires TS/SCI, 10+ years Workday, and strong communication skills. Join Groundswell to drive architecture across deployments, mentor staff, and influence project outcomes in a dynamic, security-focused environment.