State of Washington

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Business Transition Lead - Workday Management Analyst 4 Camp Murray, WA The Washington Military Department (WMD) is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Business Transition Lead - Workday (Management Analyst 4) to support the successful implementation of the new statewide financial system - Workday. This position plays a critical role in guiding WMD through large-scale organizational change, ensuring business readiness, and aligning operational practices with the new system's processes and capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in business process transformation, cross-agency coordination, and change management with complex governmental enterprise environments. This is a unique opportunity to drive a modernization effort that will strengthen financial management, improve operational efficiency, and enhance transparency across state government. This is a project position that is anticipated to be funded through June 30, 2027, and reports to the Accounting Manager to ensure agency successful implementation of the Workday accounting system. This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation. About the Washington Military Department Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home. To learn more about the Washington Military Department, please visit: www.mil.wa.gov In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities. Responsibilities include: Provide expert direction and guidance for business process re-engineering for each identified task performed to account for financial transactions in preparation for system conversion to Workday. • Collaborate with various subject matter experts and process participants to identify separate tasks requiring unique processes. • Develop strategies, set goals and monitor progress of each task identified. • Coordinate staff to assign work and monitor progress of each activity. Develop and monitor organization change management plans and act as liaison in collaboration with OFM OneWA team, agency staff as Workday stakeholders. • Develop and monitor organizational readiness assessments, gap analysis and resistance management plans that support agency readiness for the Workday transition. • Develop and manage plans, including communication and performance progress metrics. Consult with OneWA team to provide support to Accounting Manager and other leads with overall progress status to maintain deadline goals for system conversion and track overall agency cohesion. • Monitor and report on OneWA deadlines and due dates on various assignments and tasks. • Communicate expected delays and collaborate with methods to stay on track. • Monitor system discrepancies and collaborate with staff to work toward solutions. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Five years of professional level accounting-related experience. A higher education degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) in accounting, auditing, budgeting, business administration or related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Education to experience equivalency: Associate's degree = 2 years. Bachelor's degree = 4 years. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience: • Working with Workday (cloud-based enterprise resource planning system). • Developing, analyzing, and updating processes and procedures related to financial operations. • Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, TEAMS, Outlook, etc.) to complete complex documents. Knowledge of: • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • State Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Enterprise Reporting system, and the AFRS financial toolbox. • Accounting system workflows and processes. • Project management and organization change methods. Skills, Abilities and Competencies: • Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex fiscal issues to a variety of audiences. • Prepare, reconcile, and analyze worksheets, reports and data. • Demonstrates a willingness to take action to understand and meet the needs of others. • The ability to take action to learn and grow. Compensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background Investigation: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination. Driver's License: • Valid to drive in the State of Washington. • Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire. Military Facility: Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation. Camp Murray utilizes the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver’s License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification. Union Shop Provision: This position is non-represented and will follow the provisions of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). Work Hours: The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 hours a day, or a four-day per week schedule, 10 hours per day, with either Mondays or Fridays off. The actual work hours will be established between the employee and supervisor and will start no earlier than 6:00am and end no later than 6:00pm. Telework: This position may be eligible for some telework. The incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance between remote and in person work based on operational need and employee preference. Reporting to the workstation for work activities and participating in in-person meetings is required. Emergency Assignment: Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment. Travel: Limited travel may be required. This may include overnight stays. • * HOW TO APPLY ** Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically via www.careers.wa.gov. It is very important that the "Work Experience" and "Supplemental Questionnaire" portion of the application is completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: • An attached Resume outlining your experience to date. • An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role. • Contact details for a minimum of three (3) professional references. Please include at least two (2) past/current supervisors, one peer and/or subordinate, if applicable. For each reference include the following: • Name • Professional Title • Working Relationship • Daytime Phone Number • Email Address NOTE: This information may be entered in the "References" section of the online application or can be an attached document. • * A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application. Incomplete applications may disqualify you from eligibility for the position. You must ensure all application areas, including supplemental questions, are completed in full. If you have questions about the application process or this recruitment, please email Mistina Venesky at mistina.venesky@mil.wa.gov Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues. The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email:mistina.venesky@mil.wa.gov, Call: (253) 512-7389, or 711