Job Abstract

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Workday Functional Analyst to be responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of the Human Capital Management (HCM) processes in Workday. Key functions include the analysis, design, configuration, testing, training, implementation and support of the system.

The HR & Payroll Systems Department is part of Aerospace’s IT organization, Enterprise Information Services (EIS). Its primary responsibility is to develop and maintain the systems that enables the People Operations organization. Specifically, within the Workday modules of Core HCM, Recruiting, Performance Management, Advance Compensation, Talent Management and Benefits.

The ideal candidate must have wide functional and system knowledge paired with strong analytical and communication skills to partner with the business to improve the operational effectiveness of the People Operations team. This includes the evaluation of Workday released functionality. Staying current with the upcoming roadmap, assessing, and presenting options to enhance and streamline business processes.

Work Model

This position will be a hybrid work model and offer a mixture of remote and onsite work (3 days/week onsite required ) located in El Segundo, CA.

What You Will Be Doing

• Functional configuration of the Workday system across a wide range of modules
• Troubleshooting production support issues
• Gathering requirements, documenting designs, and evaluating options for change
• Documenting business end to end process flows
• Developing functional specifications for integrations
• Creating test plans, unit testing and leading business partners through User Acceptance Testing
• Implementing new functionality to production
• Demonstrating solutions to product owners, business stakeholders and fellow agile team members
• Utilizing business knowledge to identify opportunities for process and operational improvement

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three or more years of relevant experience for Staff Level II or Six or more years of relevant experience for Staff Level III position
• Experience configuring in at least one Workday HCM module but able to deliver production support in others
• IT Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process experience
• HCM process business experience
• Strong capability in customer service, collaboration, and relationship building
• Process focused, with ability to see the larger picture
• Excellent documentation skills (Email, Visio process flows, design documents, specifications etc.)
• Proactive, with a sense of ownership and ability to drive work, and projects to completion
• Enthusiasm to learn new functions and technologies
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Experience configuring Workday Recruiting and Talent modules (including Talent Optimization)
• Strong understanding of Workday report writing, calculated fields and analytics suite (People Analytics, Prism Analytics)
• Strong understanding of Workday security
• Experience in driving process improvement and change management
• Direct experience participating on Agile/Scrum system development teams

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min - Mid - Max)

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change?? 
• Engage with Impact?? 
• Foster Innovation?? 
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.