Configuration Analyst, Workday Compensation

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When you become part of our KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we’re defining tomorrow’s challenges, then providing the innovative solutions to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm and our Sustainability Platform.

In September 2025, we announced that we are spinning our Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. This role would ultimately be part of that new company. Our Mission Technology Solutions business partners with governments and defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and critical infrastructure customers to deliver high-end engineering, science, technology, and mission support solutions. From national security and readiness to advanced research, cyber, logistics, and life-cycle sustainment, our teams help customers solve complex challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Whether supporting operations on the ground, at sea, in the air, or in space, our clients trust us to deliver mission-critical capabilities every day.

Working with us means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions.

As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

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We are strategic enablers of the business, delivering scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that drive operational excellence and support enterprise growth. We partner closely with functions across the organization to modernize systems, unlock data-driven insights, and enhance the digital employee experience. Our global footprint and commitment to transformation position us at the forefront of leveraging technology to create lasting business value.

About the Role

Reporting to the HRIS leadership team, you will play a key role in configuring and optimizing the Workday platform with a focus on Advanced Compensation during annual cycles.  This role is cross-functional and will be involved in the configuration and support of other Workday modules, as needed (e.g., HCM, Recruiting, Absence).  You will translate compensation strategy into scalable Workday solutions, combining technical configuration and functional expertise to ensure accurate execution of compensation cycles, data integrity, and continuous platform improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Workday Configuration (Compensation & Cross-Functional): Serve as a hands-on configuration expert across Workday, with deep focus on Advanced Compensation—designing, building, and maintaining salary, bonus, and equity (stock) plans, eligibility rules, and cycle frameworks—while also supporting configuration across Core HCM, Recruiting, and other modules to ensure cohesive, scalable system design aligned with business strategy.
• Annual Salary Review (ASR): Own end-to-end configuration and execution of ASR processes in Workday (e.g., Mass Operation Management and BIRT), defined by the COE, to include Compensation Statements and reporting.
• Business Process Optimization: Partner with Compensation and People teams to design and enhance business processes and system functionality.
• System Enhancements & Testing: Support Workday releases, enhancements, and compensation cycle readiness through testing (UAT), validation, and issue resolution.
• Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, hubs and data extracts to support People operations and decision-making.
• Data Integrity & Audits: Ensure accuracy and consistency of set-up data through audit controls, system-driven validations, and adherence to data governance standards.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Translate compensation program requirements into Workday solutions, providing recommendations based on system capabilities and best practices.
• User Support & Training: Manage the Workday Help support queue as Tier 2 support across all functional areas; triage, investigate, and resolve issues with appropriate urgency while providing clear communication to end users. Develop and maintain knowledge base documentation and training materials.
• Compliance & Controls: Support adherence to data privacy regulations, audit requirements, and Workday security protocols.
• Mass Data Loads: Plan, coordinate and execute high-volume data loads using EIBs across multiple functional areas.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• Workday Pro Certification in Compensation or related module preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Compensation, HRIS, or a related role, with hands-on experience in the Workday Compensation module.
• Experience supporting compensation cycles (e.g., ASR, bonus planning) within Workday or similar systems.

Workday & Compensation Expertise:

• Demonstrated hands-on expertise configuring Workday Compensation, Advanced Compensation and HCM Modules with deep knowledge of business process frameworks, security model, and reporting; able to independently design, build, and deploy complex configurations.
• Proven track record of delivering scalable Workday solutions, with extensive experience actively configuring and optimizing system functionality across modules.
• Strong understanding of compensation processes (e.g., merit increases, promotions, bonuses, salary structures).
• Experience with Workday reporting tools (e.g., Advanced, Matrix, Composite reports) and data analysis.
• Experience supporting Workday releases, testing cycles (UAT), and defect resolution.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy, system reliability, and process improvement.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical configurations and system solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functional teams.

Additional Requirements:

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a growing ability to see interdependencies across modules.
• Troubleshoot complex system and data issues and the ability to communicate technical concepts in a business-friendly way.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on Workday functionality and best practices.

Location:

The ideal candidate will be located in the Houston, TX or greater Washington D.C.-Baltimore area. While KBR strives to maintain a global, flexible, diverse, and sustainable work environment for our people, we currently offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, remote working, and virtual delivery to help reinforce and strengthen our strong commitment to becoming a more socially sustainable company, allowing us to provide greater work-life balance and flexibility.

Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.