Senior Configuration Analyst, Workday

Title: Senior Configuration Analyst, Workday We are KBR When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the innovative solutions to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm and our Sustainability Platform. In September 2025, we announced that we are spinning our Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. This role would ultimately be part of that new company. Our Mission Technology Solutions business partners with governments and defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and critical infrastructure customers to deliver high-end engineering, science, technology, and mission support solutions. From national security and readiness to advanced research, cyber, logistics, and life-cycle sustainment, our teams help customers solve complex challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Whether supporting operations on the ground, at sea, in the air, or in space, our clients trust us to deliver mission-critical capabilities every day. Working with us means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions. As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution. We are IT We are strategic enablers of the business, delivering scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that drive operational excellence and support enterprise growth. We partner closely with functions across the organization to modernize systems, unlock data-driven insights, and enhance the digital employee experience. Our global footprint and commitment to transformation position us at the forefront of leveraging technology to create lasting business value. About the Role Reporting to the HRIS leadership team, you will play a key role in the configuration, optimization, and ongoing support of the organization’s Workday platform. You will partner closely with IT, People Teams, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that enhance People operations and the overall employee experience. This role is responsible for configuring Workday modules, supporting system enhancements and releases, maintaining data integrity, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts across the Workday ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Workday Configuration: Configure and support Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Learning, Talent, Absence) in alignment with business requirements to ensure cohesive, scalable system design aligned with business strategy. Business Process Optimization: Support the design and enhancement of Workday business processes and system functionality. System Enhancements & Releases: Support Workday releases, including impact analysis, testing, and deployment of new features and functionality. Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, hubs and data extracts to support People operations and decision-making. Data Integrity: Ensure accuracy and consistency of set up data through audit controls, system-driven validations, and adherence to data governance standards. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with People and business teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver effective system solutions. User Support & Training: Manage the Workday Help support queue as Tier 2 support; triage, investigate, and resolve issues with appropriate urgency while providing clear communication to end users. Develop and maintain knowledge base documentation and training materials. Compliance & Security: Support adherence to data privacy regulations, audit requirements, and Workday security protocols. Mass Data Loads: Plan, coordinate and execute high-volume data loads using EIBs across multiple functional areas. Basic Qualifications Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required. Workday Pro Certification(s) in relevant modules preferred. 5+ years of experience supporting and configuring Workday, with hands-on experience in one or more functional areas (e.g., Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Learning, Talent, Absence). Experience supporting Workday implementations, enhancements, or post-production environments. Workday Functional & Technical Expertise: Demonstrated hands-on expertise in Workday configuration, with deep knowledge of business process frameworks, sec