Workday Administrator

The Workday Administrator leads all HR technology systems and programs. This individual optimizes the efficiency the HRIS through planning, implementation, ongoing maintenance, managing new developments, and end-user training. Comprehensive Workday experience is required, including implementation. An ideal candidate has reporting, learning, and business process configuration experience 

Location: Dulles, VA.  

Responsibilities: 

• Act as the lead Workday administrator by planning, executing, and implementing HRIS projects within the Workday platform 
• Serve as the technical contact by assisting with process enhancement opportunities for platform-related workflows, the testing of system changes 
• Oversee and facilitate continuous change management related to implementation, new developments, and system updates 
• Analyze system testing and user feedback 
• Identify the root cause of issues impacting system functionality and user experience 
• Support HR functions including people metrics, complex reporting, and predictive analytics within Workday 
• Ensure end users are properly trained for system use and SOPs are updated with current documentation 
• Maintain knowledge of current trends within the Workday ecosystem 

Requirements & Responsibilities:

• 5+ years of experience with Workday HR systems and human capital management 
• Demonstrated expertise in managing Workday as an HRIS Administrator. 
• Managing Tenant Requests, Refreshes, and Previews using Client Central and other tools 
• Maintaining configurations changes across Preview and non-Preview environments 
• User provisioning and security 
• Able to monitor tenant health  

Must have Workday experience in the following areas: 

• CORE HCM 
• Recruiting 
• Talent & Performance 
• Learning 
• Excellent time management, task prioritization and documentation skills 
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized with task management 
• Ability to influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures 

Educational Requirements:

Must have at least 8 years of applicable experience with a four-year degree in a related field or 16 years of applicable experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.
When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. 
 
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
 
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.