Workday Business Analyst (Hybrid)

Position Title: Workday Business Analyst (Hybrid)

Location: Baltimore, MD

Job Type: (Temp to Perm)

Job Description:

The client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Workday Business Analyst (BA) to join our Workday Product Management Support (WPMS) team. The BA will be the primary liaison between City departments (e.g., HR, Finance, Procurement) and the technical Workday team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, documenting, and translating business requirements into functional Workday specifications, ensuring the system configurations and processes align with the City's operational, policy, and compliance needs.

Education and Experience 

·         Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.

·         Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Consultant specifically working with the Workday ERP platform.

·         Demonstrated expertise in one or more Workday functional areas (e.g., Workday HCM, Workday Financials, Payroll, or Integration).

·         Experience working in a government, public sector, or large, complex organizational IT environment is highly desirable. 

Certifications

·         Workday Pro certification in a relevant functional area (e.g., HCM, Financials).

·         Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or equivalent certification.

Skills Requirements 

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems and develop practical solutions

·         Proficient in data analysis, modeling, and visualization using tools such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Tableau 

·         Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences 

·         Familiarity with business analysis methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, or Lean Six Sigma 

·         Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Technical Skills (Required)

·         In-depth knowledge of Workday core functionality and the ability to configure core modules.

·         Proficiency in designing and running custom reports using Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields. 

·         Strong understanding of data security principles, especially as applied to PII and confidential information in a government context. 

·         Familiarity with the Workday implementation lifecycle (Plan, Architect, Configure, Test, Deploy).