People Systems Data Management and Integration Lead

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

The People Systems Data Management and Integration Lead serves as a senior technical leader responsible for advancing the integrity, security, and scalability of the Workday ecosystem and adjacent People Systems such as payroll, recruiting, and other integrated platforms (e.g. Service Now).

Reporting to the Sr. Director, People Systems, you will lead the design and delivery of modern integration solutions, enforce data governance and security standards, and enable robust reporting capabilities that support business decision-making. This role acts as a key technical partner across HR, IT, and Engineering (data enablement) teams to ensure systems are connected, data is trusted, and access is secure.

The day-to-day

• Integration Architecture & Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable Workday integrations using APIs, Workday Studio, and EIBs to enable seamless data exchange across HR, Finance, and enterprise systems.
• Data Governance & Quality Management: Establish and enforce HR data standards, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and integrity across Workday and connected People systems,
• Security Architecture & Compliance: Lead the design and administration of Workday security, including domain and business process security, ensuring role-based access aligns with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting & Analytics Enablement: Develop and govern Workday reporting solutions, including advanced reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and BIRT, while supporting scalable and consistent data access for people analytics and business stakeholders.
• Integration Optimization & Monitoring: Continuously monitor and audit integration performance, identify failure points, and implement improvements to ensure reliability, scalability, and efficient data processing.
• Data Architecture Support: Partner with HR and Engineering (data enablement) teams to align Workday data structures with reporting and downstream system needs, supporting improved data usability and AI/data readiness initiatives.
• Standards & Best Practices: Establish and maintain standards across integrations, data structures, reporting design, and security frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability across the People Systems landscape.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary technical liaison between HR, IT security, integration teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment on data flows, system connectivity, and secure architecture.
• Continuous Improvement & Issue Resolution: Proactively identify system inefficiencies, data inconsistencies, and reporting gaps, and deliver solutions that enhance system performance and user experience.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to Workday analysts and technical team members, serving as an escalation point for complex integrations, security, and reporting challenges.

What you'll need

• Experience: 8-10 years of progressive experience in Workday, HRIS, enterprise systems, or application development, with demonstrated expertise in large scale ETL integrations, data governance, security, and reporting.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in Workday integrations (APIs, Workday Studio, EIB), reporting (advanced, dashboards, BIRT), and security (domain and business process security).
• Data & Governance Expertise: Proven ability to define and enforce data standards, improve data quality, and support scalable reporting and analytics within Workday.
• Operational Autonomy: Strong ability to independently drive technical solutions, troubleshoot system issues, and execute across integration, security, and reporting domains.
• Strategic Alignment: Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions while aligning with broader People Systems and enterprise objectives.
• Analytical Precision: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to audit data flows, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions across complex system environments.

What will help you on the job

• Modern Integration Stack: Practical expertise with enterprise service buses (ESBs), iPaaS platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, Workato), and custom REST/SOAP API development within core HR suites (e.g., Workday, ServiceNow).
• Multi-System HR Ecosystems: Experience supporting integrations and data flows between Workday and downstream systems such as payroll providers, ATS platforms, and other HR technologies.
• Global Infrastructure: Familiarity with deploying localized data-sharing models that respect international privacy standards (like GDPR) and audit/compliance processes while supporting unified global reporting.
• Workday Advanced Capabilities: Familiarity with Workday Prism Analytics, Workday Extend, and advanced reporting frameworks.
• Influence & Leadership: A demonstrated ability to inspire followership and work effectively across cross-functional teams, communicate complex technical concepts, and drive alignment across stakeholders and vendors

Salary range

$191,000.00 - $301,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $237,000.00- $355,000.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.