Groundswell is hiring a Lead Technical Architect to lead complex, secure enterprise application deployments across the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD). You will focus on the technical implementation of cloud-based HR and business systems, including Workday, in support of federal mission objectives. This role is part of a small company culture with big company reach and results, working audaciously to drive change.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the primary technical liaison between the intelligence customer, Groundswell, and Workday engineering teams.
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of Workday solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices and mission objectives.
- Develop and manage secure, scalable Workday configurations and integrations, including Extend applications, Prism analytics, and data conversion strategies.
- Translate business requirements into technical designs that comply with federal and intelligence community standards.
- Support security authorization processes, including understanding of FedRAMP and ATO-related documentation.
- Troubleshoot and optimize Workday performance, security, and integration behavior across the platform.
- Guide delivery teams on best practices in Workday reporting, security modeling, data management, and platform extensibility.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR IT, cyber security, and cloud infrastructure to ensure technical alignment and compliance.
- Stay up to date on Workday feature releases and emerging federal technology trends to inform ongoing development.
What We're Looking For
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Local to the DMV area with ability to go on-site as needed.
- 7+ years of experience in enterprise solution architecture or technical implementation within federal, IC, or DoD environments.
- Hands-on experience with Workday or similar enterprise SaaS platforms, including technical domains such as Integrations, Security, Reporting, Extend, and Prism.
- Deep understanding of federal security frameworks such as FedRAMP, RMF, and ATO processes.
- Experience in cross-functional leadership, particularly involving cybersecurity, cloud, and compliance teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex technical topics to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience delivering Workday solutions for federal or defense agencies.
- Workday certifications (e.g., HCM, Extend, Security, Prism) strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of secure application development practices, especially in cloud and hybrid environments.
- Agile or SAFe certification (e.g., ICAgile, SAFe Agilist).
- Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline.
Technical Stack
- Workday
- Workday Extend
- Workday Prism
Team & Environment
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR IT, cyber security, and cloud infrastructure.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $154,532.00 - $198,176.00
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
- Flexible work schedule
- On-site gym and childcare option
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role. Candidates must be located in the DMV area with the ability to go on-site as needed.
Groundswell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
