Senior Systems Analyst, Workday Data Modeling & Configuration

.# **Minimum Qualifications****Education:** Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field required.* 3-5 years of Workday configuration experience* Demonstrated expertise with Workday HCM, Finance, and Payroll modules* Background in higher education ERP systems strongly preferred* Experience with Workday Student a plus* Expert knowledge of Workday business process configuration and optimization* Proficiency with Workday tools: Business Process Framework, EIBs, Calculated Fields, Custom Reports, BIRT, Workday Studio* Understanding of Workday data model and reporting frameworks* Experience with data conversion, migration, and validation processes* Ability to troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with technical teams* Strong understanding of higher education business processes (academic, HR, finance)* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities* Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions* Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in team environments* Excellent documentation and communication skills* Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities* Experience with change management and ITIL processes* Workday Certification (HCM, Financials, or Student)* Workday Pro or Partner certification* Additional Workday module certifications (Absence, Benefits, Recruiting, Learning, Compensation)* Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or PRISM Analytics* Knowledge of Workday Extend platform development* Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development approaches* Experience with other higher education ERPs (Banner, PeopleSoft, Oracle)* Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)* Configure and maintain business processes, notifications, and approval workflows across all Workday modules* Manage organizational structures, supervisory organizations, and cost center hierarchies* Administer custom fields, custom objects, and custom validations* Configure and test functionality for Workday releases (bi-annual updates) and weekly service packs* Maintain configuration workbooks and process documentation* Implement and optimize business process definitions and routing* Collaborate with functional teams (HR, Finance, Payroll, Student Services) on system requirements* Lead configuration sessions for new implementations and modules* Support business cycle configuration and system setup activities (payroll cycles, academic periods, financial periods)* Manage system configuration requests through ServiceNow or ticketing system* Facilitate training for functional users and super users* Conduct requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders* Analyze current business processes and identify optimization opportunities* Develop functional specifications and design documents* Perform gap analysis between business requirements and system capabilities* Create process flow diagrams and system documentation* Design and implement custom reports and dashboards* Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) coordination and support* Develop test scripts and testing scenarios* Monitor system performance and user adoption metrics* Create business intelligence dashboards for leadership visibility* Support data governance initiatives and data quality improvements* Maintain standard operating procedures and user guides* Participate in Workday implementation and enhancement initiatives* Collaborate with project management team on deliverables and timelines* Serve as subject matter expert in cross-functional teams* Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and workshops with stakeholders* Support user story development and acceptance criteria definition* Provide input for sprint planning and backlog prioritization* Conduct user training and knowledge transfer sessions* Partner with change management team on user adoption strategies* Maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders across departmentsNortheastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind. #J-18808-Ljbffr