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Senior Technical Analyst roles in data systems, infrastructure, and business intelligence qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree matches a CIP code on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need an approved I-983 training plan before your extension start date.
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The Workday Technical Analyst at SRS Heritage Group is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing Workday integrations and advanced analytics solutions using Workday Prism Analytics. This role ensures secure, accurate, and reliable data movement between Workday and internal/external systems while enabling data transformation and insights that support enterprise reporting and decision‑making. The role also values curiosity and exploration of emerging technologies, including the use of AI‑assisted tools to improve efficiency, analysis, and solution design.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Integrations
- Design, develop, support, and maintain Workday integrations including inbound, outbound, and point‑to‑point integrations (e.g., Core Connectors, EIBs, Studio, APIs).
- Monitor integration performance, troubleshoot errors, and implement corrective actions to ensure data accuracy and system reliability.
- Partner with internal teams and third‑party vendors on integration setups, upgrades, and ongoing support.
- Manage scheduling, encryption, authentication, and data security for integrations in alignment with governance and compliance requirements.
Workday Prism Analytics & Data Management
- Build and maintain Workday Prism data pipelines, data sources, and transformation logic to support advanced analytics and reporting needs.
- Integrate Workday and non‑Workday data sources into Prism to enable enterprise‑level insights.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define analytics requirements and deliver scalable, user‑friendly data solutions.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across Prism datasets and downstream reports.
Technical Analysis & Solution Design
- Translate business and reporting requirements into technical integration and analytics solutions.
- Conduct impact analysis for system changes, Workday releases, and downstream data consumers.
- Support complex data requests through analysis, transformation, and validation activities.
Security, Compliance & Governance
- Implement and maintain secure data transfer protocols and access controls for integrations and Prism datasets.
- Support audit requests and compliance reviews related to data movement, integrations, and analytics.
- Ensure adherence to privacy, security, and data governance standards.
AI Enablement & Innovation
- Evaluate and leverage AI‑assisted technologies to improve HRIS operational efficiency, reporting, and solution design.
- Utilize approved AI tools to support requirements analysis, documentation creation, testing, troubleshooting, and data validation activities.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes through AI‑enabled capabilities within Workday and supporting technologies.
- Partner with HR and business stakeholders to assess emerging AI capabilities and recommend practical use cases.
- Ensure all AI usage complies with data privacy, security, governance, and Responsible AI standards.
- Contribute to the adoption of AI‑driven analytics and decision‑support capabilities across HR Technology functions.
Release & Change Management
- Support Workday biannual releases by assessing integration and Prism impacts, executing testing, and validating post‑release performance.
- Maintain documentation related to integrations, data mappings, Prism models, and operational procedures.
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: HRIS Leader
- Direct Reports: None
Travel Requirements
- Minimal travel required; occasional travel for collaboration, training, or project‑related meetings as needed.
Working Conditions
This role operates in a hybrid work environment based out of SRS Heritage Group’s Corporate Office in McKinney, TX. The environment is fast‑paced and technically complex, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering reliable data solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Workday Experience & Technical Skills
- Workday PRO Certification or a minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Workday Integrations
- Workday Prism Analytics
- Workday Studio
- Workday EIBs and Core Connectors
Technical Competencies
- Strong understanding of data structures, transformations, and integration patterns.
- Experience troubleshooting complex data and integration issues across systems.
- Working knowledge of security concepts related to data movement and access controls.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating Workday with payroll vendors, benefits providers, financial systems, or learning platforms.
- Advanced experience with Workday Prism transformations and calculated fields.
- Familiarity with APIs, web services, and file‑based integrations.
- Exposure to HR, Payroll, or Finance data and business processes.
- Experience supporting large‑scale HRIS or ERP environments.
- Experience using Microsoft Copilot, Workday AI, or comparable AI‑assisted productivity tools.
- Understanding of Responsible AI practices, governance, and data privacy requirements.
- Experience applying AI‑assisted analysis to HR, Payroll, Finance, or enterprise data.
- Familiarity with predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and AI‑enhanced reporting.
Competencies
- Integration Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of Workday integration frameworks and data flows.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and design scalable analytics solutions.
- Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
- Collaboration: Effective partnership with HR, IT, Finance, and vendors.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy, security, and reliability of data solutions.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast‑changing technical landscape with evolving business needs.
Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney
7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Company paid Life insurance and Short‑Term Disability
- Additional Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability also offered
- Mental, Physical and Emotional Well‑Being Programs for Employees and Families
- Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
Position Purpose
The Workday Technical Analyst at SRS Heritage Group is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing Workday integrations and advanced analytics solutions using Workday Prism Analytics. This role ensures secure, accurate, and reliable data movement between Workday and internal/external systems while enabling data transformation and insights that support enterprise reporting and decision‑making. The role also values curiosity and exploration of emerging technologies, including the use of AI‑assisted tools to improve efficiency, analysis, and solution design.
Key Responsibilities
Workday Integrations
- Design, develop, support, and maintain Workday integrations including inbound, outbound, and point‑to‑point integrations (e.g., Core Connectors, EIBs, Studio, APIs).
- Monitor integration performance, troubleshoot errors, and implement corrective actions to ensure data accuracy and system reliability.
- Partner with internal teams and third‑party vendors on integration setups, upgrades, and ongoing support.
- Manage scheduling, encryption, authentication, and data security for integrations in alignment with governance and compliance requirements.
Workday Prism Analytics & Data Management
- Build and maintain Workday Prism data pipelines, data sources, and transformation logic to support advanced analytics and reporting needs.
- Integrate Workday and non‑Workday data sources into Prism to enable enterprise‑level insights.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define analytics requirements and deliver scalable, user‑friendly data solutions.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across Prism datasets and downstream reports.
Technical Analysis & Solution Design
- Translate business and reporting requirements into technical integration and analytics solutions.
- Conduct impact analysis for system changes, Workday releases, and downstream data consumers.
- Support complex data requests through analysis, transformation, and validation activities.
Security, Compliance & Governance
- Implement and maintain secure data transfer protocols and access controls for integrations and Prism datasets.
- Support audit requests and compliance reviews related to data movement, integrations, and analytics.
- Ensure adherence to privacy, security, and data governance standards.
AI Enablement & Innovation
- Evaluate and leverage AI‑assisted technologies to improve HRIS operational efficiency, reporting, and solution design.
- Utilize approved AI tools to support requirements analysis, documentation creation, testing, troubleshooting, and data validation activities.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual processes through AI‑enabled capabilities within Workday and supporting technologies.
- Partner with HR and business stakeholders to assess emerging AI capabilities and recommend practical use cases.
- Ensure all AI usage complies with data privacy, security, governance, and Responsible AI standards.
- Contribute to the adoption of AI‑driven analytics and decision‑support capabilities across HR Technology functions.
Release & Change Management
- Support Workday biannual releases by assessing integration and Prism impacts, executing testing, and validating post‑release performance.
- Maintain documentation related to integrations, data mappings, Prism models, and operational procedures.
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: HRIS Leader
- Direct Reports: None
Travel Requirements
- Minimal travel required; occasional travel for collaboration, training, or project‑related meetings as needed.
Working Conditions
This role operates in a hybrid work environment based out of SRS Heritage Group’s Corporate Office in McKinney, TX. The environment is fast‑paced and technically complex, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering reliable data solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Workday Experience & Technical Skills
- Workday PRO Certification or a minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Workday Integrations
- Workday Prism Analytics
- Workday Studio
- Workday EIBs and Core Connectors
Technical Competencies
- Strong understanding of data structures, transformations, and integration patterns.
- Experience troubleshooting complex data and integration issues across systems.
- Working knowledge of security concepts related to data movement and access controls.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating Workday with payroll vendors, benefits providers, financial systems, or learning platforms.
- Advanced experience with Workday Prism transformations and calculated fields.
- Familiarity with APIs, web services, and file‑based integrations.
- Exposure to HR, Payroll, or Finance data and business processes.
- Experience supporting large‑scale HRIS or ERP environments.
- Experience using Microsoft Copilot, Workday AI, or comparable AI‑assisted productivity tools.
- Understanding of Responsible AI practices, governance, and data privacy requirements.
- Experience applying AI‑assisted analysis to HR, Payroll, Finance, or enterprise data.
- Familiarity with predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and AI‑enhanced reporting.
Competencies
- Integration Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of Workday integration frameworks and data flows.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret complex data and design scalable analytics solutions.
- Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
- Collaboration: Effective partnership with HR, IT, Finance, and vendors.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy, security, and reliability of data solutions.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast‑changing technical landscape with evolving business needs.
Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney
7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Company paid Life insurance and Short‑Term Disability
- Additional Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability also offered
- Mental, Physical and Emotional Well‑Being Programs for Employees and Families
- Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Technical Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the STEM Designated Degree Program List published by ICE. Computer science, information systems, and engineering technology degrees commonly support Senior Technical Analyst roles, but adjacent fields like applied mathematics or statistics may also qualify.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment during screening
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before your first interview. An employer that isn't enrolled cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of how well the role fits your training plan.
Align your I-983 training goals to the role
Map your training plan objectives to the specific technical deliverables in the job description: data pipeline work, systems analysis, reporting infrastructure. USCIS reviewers look for a direct connection between your degree field and the daily responsibilities listed in the agreement.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Technical Analyst postings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications, signaling established experience hiring international workers. This narrows your list to companies familiar with the paperwork before you bring it up.
Request the offer letter before your OPT expiration
Your DSO must receive your STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. Build backward from that deadline when negotiating start dates so you aren't caught in an authorization gap between your initial OPT and the extension approval.
Benchmark your offered wage against prevailing rates
Look up the prevailing wage for your occupation code and work location using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your compensation must meet or exceed the applicable wage level for your employer's LCA to be certified by DOL.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Technical Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on whether the role directly uses your STEM degree and whether your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Senior Technical Analyst positions in data engineering, systems analysis, and IT infrastructure routinely qualify, but you and your DSO must confirm the connection between your specific CIP code and the job's core responsibilities before USCIS approves the extension.
Which STEM degrees support a Senior Technical Analyst position for OPT purposes?
Degrees in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, data science, applied mathematics, and electrical engineering are the most common matches for Senior Technical Analyst roles. Check the ICE STEM Designated Degree Program List to confirm your exact CIP code qualifies. O*NET classifies this occupation under SOC codes tied to technical analysis and systems work, which helps DSOs validate the connection.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Senior Technical Analyst position?
Your I-983 must detail the specific technical skills you'll develop on the job, the supervision structure, and how the work relates to your degree field. For Senior Technical Analyst roles, that typically means documenting deliverables like system performance analysis, data quality assessments, or reporting frameworks. Both you and your employer sign it, and your DSO must approve it before your extension start date.
How do I find Senior Technical Analyst employers who are already enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate surfaces Senior Technical Analyst postings from employers with documented hiring history for international workers, making it easier to identify companies already set up for STEM OPT. You can also ask recruiters directly or look up a company's E-Verify participation status through the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by the Department of Homeland Security.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer loses E-Verify enrollment?
If your employer's E-Verify enrollment lapses or is terminated, your STEM OPT authorization is no longer valid for continued employment there. USCIS requires active E-Verify participation throughout the extension period, not just at the time of filing. You'd need to find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer and work with your DSO to update your I-983 and SEVIS record promptly.