Accenture Federal Services · 1 day ago
Workday Functional Senior Consultant
Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to helping the US federal government strengthen and secure the nation through innovative technology solutions. The Workday Functional Senior Consultant will support functional work streams, recommend best practices, and lead project staff while advising clients on industry standards and practices.
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Responsibilities
Support a functional work stream (HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Absence, Learning, Time Tracking, Security, etc.) driving towards decisions and recommending best practices related to Workday functionality
Identify strategies, risks, and options, recommend approaches and mitigations to meet client/functional requirements
Lead, mentor, counsel and manage performance of project staff (depending upon project structure)
Advise clients on industry standards and leading practices
Demonstrate design options through the use of prototyping
Configure and test the Workday system
Understand and apply Workday and Accenture methodologies
Demonstrate strong client and stakeholder collaboration to achieve project objectives
Support innovation through the creation of new industry leading methods and assets
Qualification
Required
Existing and up to date Workday HCM Partner Certification (HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Absence, Learning, Time Tracking or Security) and/or 2+ years of Workday Implementation, preferably in a leadership role
3+ years of consulting experience, most recently in a Senior Analyst, Consultant, or similar level role, preferably with a large consulting firm
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience (if an Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years of work experience)
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%
Preferred
2+ years prior experience implementing Workday with a certified Workday implementer
Prior Federal HR experience
Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Experience with JIRA and/or Confluence
Experience with Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring others
Company
Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2026-01-01
2025-12-25
Washington Technology
2025-12-13
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