Workday Benefits Administration Specialist (Certified)

Job Title: Workday Benefits Administration Specialist (Certified)
Location: Remote
Engagement Type: Contract

Overview
Kastech is seeking a Workday-certified Benefits Administration Specialist to support a Federal Reserve engagement. This role requires hands-on Workday Benefits configuration and administration expertise, paired with direct experience working in or with federal government agencies. Candidates must be comfortable operating in a highly regulated, security-conscious environment typical of federal clients.

Required Qualifications

• Active Workday Benefits certification (required — no exceptions)
• 5+ years of Workday Benefits Administration experience, including configuration, open enrollment, and benefit plan setup
• Federal sector experience: either currently working with a federal agency/client or held federal experience in the past (e.g., prior engagements with federal government, DoD, or similarly regulated public-sector clients)
• Strong understanding of benefits compliance requirements in a federal/public-sector context (ACA, COBRA, FMLA as applicable)
• Experience with Workday EIB loads, business process configuration, and benefits event/eligibility rules
• Ability to pass client-required background screening/clearance processes for a Federal Reserve engagement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work directly with client stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting benefits administration during a Workday implementation or post-go-live stabilization
• Prior experience specifically within a Federal Reserve Bank or similar financial regulatory agency
• Familiarity with Workday Advanced Compensation and its intersection with benefits

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Benefits module (plans, eligibility rules, enrollment events, provider integrations)
• Support open enrollment planning, testing, and execution
• Troubleshoot benefits-related business process and integration issues
• Partner with client HR/Benefits team to ensure compliance with federal and plan-specific requirements
• Document configuration decisions and maintain audit-ready records given the federal client context