Workday Business Analyst, Management Analyst 4 (MA4)

Responsibilities:

• Align agency business requirements with Workday system functionality related to:
  • Initially:
    • Core Financials (including but not limited to Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Allocations Banking Financial Accounting and/or Asset Management)
  • Long-term:
    • Human Capital Management & Payroll
    • Budget
    • Procurement
    • Expanded Financials
• This alignment is performed by learning and practicing Workday functionality as configurations become available; actively participate in meetings trainings demos and learning sessions among other meetings; research and facilitate meetings with SMEs to identify understand and document business requirements and current state business process; document artifacts such as use cases current state documentation future state documentation learning and reference materials tools and templates and job-aids.
• Through collaboration and work group facilitation identify gaps between Workday system functionality and business requirements analyze these gaps to gauge severity and options to resolve and offer recommendations to project leads and decision makers on how best to resolve identified gaps.
• Collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams to validate functionality maps job-aids and other reference material provided by the OneWA Program and adapt to DNR specific use cases.
• Identify and track to resolution functionality defects with OneWA configured Workday and other assigned systems.
• Provide Workday business support to impacted staff leading up to and post go-live. Facilitate knowledge transfer to impacted staff and assist with developing and delivering training materials.

Required Qualifications:
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications such as education volunteer work life skills and experience. It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• An associates degree in public administration technology business administration finance or a closely related field AND two years of experience in business analysis work developing requirements process improvements and/or performance management;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Business analysis and requirements development
  • System testing for business functionality
  • Business defect tracking and resolution
  • Continuous improvement
  • Organizational change management
  • Project management
  • Performance measurement/management
  • Preparing and presenting effective and accurate analysis narrative statistical and graphical reports.
• Experience creating tools and templates reference material job aids business cases and training materials.
• Experience with process optimization to include developing appropriate recommendations improving and streamlining work processes.
• Experience breaking down sorting and synthesizing information identifying trends and key themes forming accurate conclusions and displaying through charts graphics and developing appropriate action steps and recommendations to ensure requirements and/or optimizations are resolved.
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning tool with some combination of the following functions:
  • Core Financials (including but not limited to Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Allocations Banking Financial Accounting and/or Asset Management)
  • Human Capital Management
  • Budget
  • Procurement
  • Expanded Financials

• Knowledge of basic principles of management finance business operations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Being flexible and able to embrace challenges and change to improve and streamline work processes beyond the specific assignment focusing on outcomes and taking calculated risks.
• Organize multiple assignments and produce work products that are accurate concise complete and on time.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity equity inclusion and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence
    
    

• This positions assigned Duty Station is the Natural Resources Building (NRB) located in Olympia WA and works in a standard office environment with open/low wall environment.
• Requires some bending/lifting/reaching to set up and take down workshops as necessary.
• Occasional travel to other DNR locations and state agencies may occur quarterly. Travel may be necessary in inclement weather depending on time of year.

• Bachelors degree in public administration technology business administration finance or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience AND two years of experience in two or more of the following areas (OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience).:
  • Business analysis and requirements development
  • System testing for business functionality
  • Business defect tracking and resolution
  • Continuous improvement
  • Organizational change management
  • Project management
  • Performance measurement/management
• Preparing and presenting effective and accurate analysis narrative statistical and graphical reports
  Experience with Workday as an Enterprise Resource Planning tool with some combination of the following functions:
  • Core Financials (including but not limited to Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Allocations Banking Financial Accounting and/or Asset Management)
  • Human Capital Management
  • Budget
  • Procurement
  • Expanded Financials
• Business analysis continuous improvement and/or project management training and certification.
• Fully proficient with Visio Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint SmartSheet and Power BI.
• Advanced skill level/proficiency with design build and administration of project libraries lists and toolkit platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint.
• Advanced skill level/proficiency with design build and administration of process improvement approach and projects.
• Working knowledge of the states Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) Enterprise Reporting system the Ad-Hoc Tool and the AFRS Financial Toolbox.

Application Requirements:Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents please contact .

• Online Application: Apply at (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
• Cover Letter:Your cover letter should be tailored to this job posting. Be sure to highlight your qualifications for this role directly address the requirements of the position and explain why youre the best candidate for the job.
• Resume:Your resume should consist of your work history education volunteer work life skills experience and any other relevant information associated with the position.
• References:References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three (3) professional references to include a current or most recent supervisor along with telephone numbers.
• Complete All Supplemental Questions:Answers to these questions will be used to evaluate candidates. Please provide comprehensive answers to all questions requiring a text response.
• Important:Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security Number year of birth etc.).
• Email Communication:Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive these communications.

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• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council Womens Employee Resource Group Veterans Employee Resource Group etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance paid holidays retirement plans sick leave and vacation days. Visit for more information.