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Configuration Analyst, Workday Compensation
We are KBR
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.
We are IT
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.
Title:
Configuration Analyst, Workday Compensation
We are KBR
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.
We are IT
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Configuration Analyst
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
Document your bachelor's degree in a technical field plus five years of progressive configuration experience, or a master's degree in systems administration, IT, or a related discipline. This credential mapping determines whether you qualify for EB-2 or fall into EB-3 as a skilled worker.
Request your O*NET occupational profile early
Employers use the O*NET profile for Configuration Analyst roles to draft the PERM job description. Review it before interviews so your resume language mirrors the standard duties and education requirements DOL expects to see during labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have sponsored Configuration Analyst or related IT infrastructure roles through PERM before. Repeat sponsors have internal immigration counsel and established processes, which reduces your risk of a multi-year filing delay.
Clarify the PERM prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Ask your employer to run the OFLC Wage Search for your exact job title, worksite location, and experience level before you negotiate. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the prevailing wage level DOL certifies, or PERM will be denied.
Understand priority date backlogs for your country
EB-3 has no annual cap on petitions, but visa number availability depends on your birth country. Workers born in India or China face years-long backlogs even after I-140 approval, while most other nationals move through the EB-3 queue significantly faster.
Negotiate a job portability clause into your offer
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, AC21 portability lets you change employers if the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Get written acknowledgment from your employer that they support portability rights before signing.
Green Card Configuration Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Configuration Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of specialized experience. EB-3 covers skilled workers with at least two years of training or experience. Most Configuration Analyst positions are filed under EB-3 because the standard job description requires a bachelor's degree, not a master's.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status subject to an annual lottery and limited to six years without an approved I-140. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent and has no lottery at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year, and you're tied to the sponsoring employer until your priority date becomes current and adjustment of status is approved.
How long does the full green card process take for a Configuration Analyst?
PERM labor certification currently averages well over a year due to DOL analyst review backlogs. After PERM approval, I-140 petition processing adds several months, and then adjustment of status or consular processing depends on your birth country's visa bulletin dates. Workers born outside of high-backlog countries can realistically complete the entire process in three to five years from PERM filing.
How can I find Configuration Analyst jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Configuration Analyst and related IT infrastructure roles where employers have documented PERM filing history. Standard job boards don't filter by sponsorship type, so you often can't tell whether a posting leads to a temporary visa or a permanent resident petition. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship records so you can apply with that information upfront.
Can my employer start my green card process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is strongly advisable. Employers can file PERM while you're in valid H-1B status, and an approved I-140 protects your ability to extend H-1B beyond the standard six-year limit under AC21. If your priority date is not yet current when your status would otherwise expire, having an approved I-140 on file lets your employer extend your H-1B in three-year increments until your green card can be completed.