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Principal Business Advisor

Pleasanton, CA
Full-Time

Job Description

Your work days are brighter here.

We’re 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, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll 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. We’re 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 you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll 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, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Workday Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of Workday Inc. dedicated to serving the U.S. Government. Our mission is clear: to improve the employee experience for millions of government workers while meeting strict requirements for compliance and security. From hire to retire, we’re here to support every stage of the U.S. Government workforce journey.

About the Role

As a Principal Business Advisor, you will act as both a “Business Analyst” and “Project Manager” for the functional side of a secure system architecture implementation, working in tandem with the Business Technology (BT) team, an external consultant, and end users to gain a deep understanding of how our processes are supported. This role requires a deep understanding of business goals and user needs; defining reporting functionality to meet those needs; leading the project scope and schedule; presenting with stakeholders; and partnering closely with Enablement functions to support communication, training, and adoption. Throughout implementation and going forward, this role will be responsible for reporting and analysis necessary to support the Workday Government team.

We have a fantastic team culture that blends fun with dedication and professional development. We are looking for someone who is energized by collaborating with others to tackle problems, takes a leadership mentality on any project, and gets rave reviews all around when a project is completed.

About You

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Successfully plan, organize and lead all phases of a systems implementation project working cross functionally and with other program managers.
  • Conduct in-depth discovery with users, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to translate business goals and user needs into actionable requirements, clarifying how Workday Government solution functionality addresses core business processes and reporting.
  • Partner with Business Technology to brainstorm and provide feedback on design to achieve easy-to-understand visualizations.
  • Communicate with stakeholders proactively throughout the project to gather inputs, provide updates, and coordinate with other teams.
  • Partner closely with Enablement teams to provide inputs to support communication, training, and adoption of new/updated systems.
  • Anticipate areas of risk and develop mitigation strategies to find effective resolutions.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor/subject matter expert when functional questions arise regarding our Workday Government systems, reporting and metrics.
  • Develop Workday Government reporting based on end user needs, and business analysis in support of annual planning, Go-To-Market strategy changes, and delivering new business insights to leadership.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years professional experience
  • 5+ years Analytics experience required, either full-time or as a significant part of your role
  • 5+ years experience in Marketing, Sales, Services, Customer Experience or Operations required
  • Travel may be required for training, conferences, or other project meetings
  • U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of Workday systems and planning cycles
  • Strong Project Management, problem solving and business analysis skills
  • Bachelors Degree strongly preferred
  • Experience with Salesforce.com preferred
  • A keen understanding of user experience design is a strong bonus
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and listening skills
  • Ability to operate under pressure, in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization


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 candidate’s 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 Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Home Office


Primary Location Base Pay Range: $156,500 USD - $235,000 USD


Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $141,600 USD - $251,800 USD



Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!

At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.

Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.

In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.

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Your work days are brighter here.

We’re 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, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll 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. We’re 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 you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll 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, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

Workday Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of Workday Inc. dedicated to serving the U.S. Government. Our mission is clear: to improve the employee experience for millions of government workers while meeting strict requirements for compliance and security. From hire to retire, we’re here to support every stage of the U.S. Government workforce journey.

About the Role

As a Principal Business Advisor, you will act as both a “Business Analyst” and “Project Manager” for the functional side of a secure system architecture implementation, working in tandem with the Business Technology (BT) team, an external consultant, and end users to gain a deep understanding of how our processes are supported. This role requires a deep understanding of business goals and user needs; defining reporting functionality to meet those needs; leading the project scope and schedule; presenting with stakeholders; and partnering closely with Enablement functions to support communication, training, and adoption. Throughout implementation and going forward, this role will be responsible for reporting and analysis necessary to support the Workday Government team.

We have a fantastic team culture that blends fun with dedication and professional development. We are looking for someone who is energized by collaborating with others to tackle problems, takes a leadership mentality on any project, and gets rave reviews all around when a project is completed.

About You

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Successfully plan, organize and lead all phases of a systems implementation project working cross functionally and with other program managers.
  • Conduct in-depth discovery with users, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to translate business goals and user needs into actionable requirements, clarifying how Workday Government solution functionality addresses core business processes and reporting.
  • Partner with Business Technology to brainstorm and provide feedback on design to achieve easy-to-understand visualizations.
  • Communicate with stakeholders proactively throughout the project to gather inputs, provide updates, and coordinate with other teams.
  • Partner closely with Enablement teams to provide inputs to support communication, training, and adoption of new/updated systems.
  • Anticipate areas of risk and develop mitigation strategies to find effective resolutions.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor/subject matter expert when functional questions arise regarding our Workday Government systems, reporting and metrics.
  • Develop Workday Government reporting based on end user needs, and business analysis in support of annual planning, Go-To-Market strategy changes, and delivering new business insights to leadership.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years professional experience
  • 5+ years Analytics experience required, either full-time or as a significant part of your role
  • 5+ years experience in Marketing, Sales, Services, Customer Experience or Operations required
  • Travel may be required for training, conferences, or other project meetings
  • U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of Workday systems and planning cycles
  • Strong Project Management, problem solving and business analysis skills
  • Bachelors Degree strongly preferred
  • Experience with Salesforce.com preferred
  • A keen understanding of user experience design is a strong bonus
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and listening skills
  • Ability to operate under pressure, in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization


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 candidate’s 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 Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Home Office


Primary Location Base Pay Range: $156,500 USD - $235,000 USD


Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $141,600 USD - $251,800 USD



Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!

At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.

Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.

In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.

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About Workday


“We believe a supportive and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and included, is the key to great products, happy customers, and an enduring.”
Carin Taylor
Workday Chief Diversity Officer

Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance, HR, and planning. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Value inclusion, belonging, and equity.™

Our approach to diversity is simple: it’s about embracing everyone. From cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work to deploying diversity initiatives that support all, we’re doing what it takes to build a more equitable workplace and world.

Diversity isn’t just a business imperative. It’s core to everything we do.

Our commitment to building a more equitable world shines through in our everyday practices. We hire and develop a diverse workforce, cultivate our employee-first culture, shape corporate policies, and invest in underrepresented communities around the world. And we’re just getting started.


How we’re creating a workplace for all:

  • We’ve signed the White House Equal Pay Pledge.
  • We’ve put our name on the Business Statement for Transgender Equality.
  • We signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge.

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