Portfolio Manager US Federal

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Were obsessed with making hard work pay off for our people our customers and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people money and agents were shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join youll feel it. Not just in the products we build but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity empathy and shared enthusiasm. Were in this together tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether youre building smarter solutions supporting customers or creating a space where everyone belongs youll do meaningful work with Workmates whove got your return well give you the trust to take risks the tools to grow the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone including yourself youve found a match in Workday and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Your work matters here.
At Workday Government we focus on outcomes that serve a larger mission. Our work supports U.S. federal agencies as they modernize how they manage people money and operationsso they can operate with greater clarity accountability and trust. As a Fortune 500 company and a proven enterprise cloud platform Workday brings modern technology responsible AI and secure infrastructure to some of the most complex environments in the world. The work isnt theoretical. Its operational. Its high-impact. And it demands rigor integrity and long-term thinking.

From day one youll be part of a team that values collaboration follow-through and doing the right thingespecially when the stakes are high. Our culture is grounded in integrity respect and shared responsibility. We challenge each other to think clearly act thoughtfully and build solutions that stand up to real-world demands. Here curiosity is matched with accountability. Ambition is paired with trust. Youll have the space to do your best work the support to keep growing and the backing of a company committed to long-term investment in both its people and the federal mission.
If youre looking to apply your experience to meaningful mission-driven workalongside colleagues who take pride in building things that lastyoull find that opportunity at Workday Government.

About the Role

The Pursuit & Capture team plays a crucial role in supporting Workdays Government Go-to-Market organization. Our core mission is to serve as the commercial link between Workdays innovative offerings and the distinct acquisition mandates of our Federal and Defense agencies. We are dedicated to ensuring long-term contract compliance while fostering the strategic growth of our value within these agencies ultimately guaranteeing customer mission success.

This is a unique hybrid position that consolidates Contract Compliance and Strategic Account Growth into a single this capacity you serve as the commercial guardian of a portfolio of complex Federal contracts.

Your primary focus is two-fold:

• Governance & Assurance: You ensure Workdays rigorous delivery assurance and contract compliance. This includes administering and managing a portfolio of federal contractsensuring strict adherence to FAR DFARS and DoD acquisition policies. You will oversee all post-award activities (performance monitoring modifications closeouts) partnering closely with Program Legal and Finance teams.

• Strategic Account Growth: You are accountable for the long-term expansion of the Workday solution footprint within the assigned agency. This involves actively identifying white space opportunities and developing strategies for increasing contract value. You will act as the primary commercial touchpoint for the customer post-signature distinct from the technical implementation teams. Leveraging deep expertise in contract interpretation negotiation and analysis this role is critical to ensuring contract integrity mitigating risk and driving mission success for Workday Governments Federal customer base.

About You

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience combining Contract Management Account Management or Customer Success within the Federa sector.

• Minimum of 6 years of contract knowledge. Requires Demonstrated experience with post-award administration (FAR/DFARS contract mods) and performance monitoring.

• Minimum of 6 years growing account value managing renewals or identifying expansion opportunities in a government setting.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze and resolve complex contract issues in a defense environment.

• Strong negotiation skills for resolving disputes and finalizing contract modifications.

• Demonstrate the highest level of ethical integrity discretion and professional communication with government clients and internal stakeholders.

• Proficiency in federal acquisition policies and procedures.

• Strong executive presence and ability to partner with technical and non-technical government leaders.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.

• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidates compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including but not limited to geography experience skills job duties and business need among other things. For more information regarding Workdays comprehensive benefits please click here.

Primary Location: Office Washington DC Metro

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $141800 USD - $212700 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $141800 USD - $212700 USD

Additional Considerations:

If performed in Colorado the pay range for this job is $141800 USD - $212700 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.

01/27/2026

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