Program Executive, Post Award - US Federal

Workday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, focusing on supporting U.S. federal agencies in modernizing their operations. The role involves ensuring contract compliance and fostering strategic growth within federal contracts, acting as the commercial guardian for a portfolio of complex Federal contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure Workday's rigorous delivery assurance and contract compliance
• Administer and manage a portfolio of federal contracts—ensuring strict adherence to FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition policies
• Oversee all post-award activities (performance monitoring, modifications, closeouts), partnering closely with Program, Legal, and Finance teams
• Identify "white space" opportunities and develop strategies for increasing contract value
• Act as the primary commercial touchpoint for the customer post-signature, distinct from the technical implementation teams
• Leverage deep expertise in contract interpretation, negotiation, and analysis to ensure contract integrity, mitigate risk, and drive mission success

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience combining Contract Management, Account Management, or Customer Success within the Federal sector
• Minimum of 6 years of contract knowledge. Requires Demonstrated experience with post-award administration (FAR/DFARS, contract mods) and performance monitoring
• Minimum of 6 years growing account value, managing renewals, or identifying expansion opportunities in a government setting
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex contract issues in a defense environment
• Strong negotiation skills for resolving disputes and finalizing contract modifications
• Demonstrate the highest level of ethical integrity, discretion, and professional communication with government clients and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in federal acquisition policies and procedures
• Strong executive presence and ability to partner with technical and non-technical government leaders
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel up to 25%