Workday Functional Senior Consultant
Accenture Federal ServicesArlington, VAPosted 21 March 2026
Tech Stack
Job Description
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
The Work:
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
Here's What You Need:
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%
Bonus Points If You Have:
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
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As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland
. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.
You can find more information on benefits here.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$100,200
$162,700 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Acce ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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