Workday Grants Functional Lead

Overview

The Squires Group is seeking an experienced Workday Grants Functional Lead to support a large-scale public sector Workday implementation. This role offers a chance to support public sector funding transparency and accountability through a modern Workday Financials platform. With minimal travel and a highly collaborative team, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute deep functional expertise while maintaining flexibility.

You’ll join a project that is in its early design phase, giving you meaningful influence over solution architecture and long-term outcomes. The work directly supports a mission-driven organization focused on serving communities through responsible public funding and operational excellence.

The work is primarily remote, with less than 30% to the Pacific Northwest. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Grants functional workstream for a full Workday Financials implementation
• Partner with finance and grants stakeholders to design and configure grant accounting, compliance, billing, and reporting processes
• Translate public sector grants requirements into scalable Workday solutions
• Collaborate with Procurement, Spend, Payroll, and Integration teams to ensure end-to-end alignment
• Support testing, data validation, and go-live readiness
• Serve as the subject matter expert for grants functionality throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience implementing Workday Financials with a focus on Grants
• Solid understanding of public sector or government grant management requirements
• Strong functional leadership and the ability to guide design decisions
• Comfortable working in a mostly virtual environment with limited travel (under 30%)
• Ability to contribute strategically while also engaging in hands-on configuration work
• Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.:1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life." 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.