Report Developer

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:August 17, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):1530-NN_ADMINPRO - Business Data Specialist

Business Title:Report Developer

Employee Type:Admin. Professional

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights? In this role, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of high-impact, system-wide strategic and operational reporting projects. As a key resource for all WSU units and the Modernization team, you’ll be the go-to expert for everything related to Workday reporting.

You'll apply your analytical skills to understand business needs, design effective solutions, and ensure accurate interpretation of complex data across the university. Your ability to translate technical details into clear, meaningful information will empower decision-makers at every level.

In this position, you’ll troubleshoot and resolve critical reporting issues, proactively identify new reporting opportunities, and ensure compliance with state and university policies. With a strong customer-focused mindset, you’ll deliver data solutions that drive business success.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime Eligibility will be determined by final placement in the salary range.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, August 17th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Monthly Salary Range:

$4,942.10 - $7,569.55

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation.

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years professional experience OR an equivalent combination of related education and/or experience. Related degrees include Finance, Accounting, or other Business fields.

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to interact with large groups and individuals at all work levels.

Demonstrated sensitivity to, and desire to promote, diversity.

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and software applications.

A record showing commitment to customer service and the application of appropriate flexibility in response to issues and opposing points of view.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with relational databases, SQL knowledge, and object-oriented design.

Experience with report development (designing, coding, testing, optimizing) for complex reports

Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Human Resources, Finance, Payroll, etc

Experience with system-wide business processes in Finance, Procurement, Time and Attendance, HR, Payroll, Grants, Benefits, Budget, and others.

Experience with statistical analysis and reporting on Financial, HR, Procurement, Grants, or Payroll data

Technical experience with Workday, including Workday reporting tools (Report Writer, PRISM, Dashboards, Adaptive Planning, Discovery Boards, OfficeConnect)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and design user-friendly reports, dashboards, and visualizations for all audience levels.

Area/College: Washington State University

Department Name: Modernization

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA, 99163

Department Link: Modernization

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

All documents must be attached before submitting the application. The application cannot be edited once submitted.

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.

Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

Required Documents:

Resume

Cover letter

Time Type:Full time

Position Term:12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: ; TDD Callers:, (f), or .

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

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