Summary

The Solution Development Consultant is a key member of Workivas Growth Solution team. This team creates innovative solutions on the Workiva platform, driving commercial growth and customer satisfaction. It focuses on exploring new markets, designing and refining solutions, and establishing best practices for new and emerging use cases on the Workiva platform.

As a Solution Development Consultant, you will play a critical role in shaping solutions on the Workiva platform, particularly in the field of carbon emissions accounting & reporting technology. You’ll work cross-functionally with various teams to strategically build solutions, gather feedback, and use insights to guide ongoing solution development. While this role does involve collaboration with external delivery partners and clients, its primary focus is on solution development and enabling strategic implementation methodology.

What Youll Do

Solution Development & Innovation

Organize, design, and iterate on solution architectures for decarbonization, climate, and sustainability outcomes using the Workiva platform
Develop a deep understanding of Workiva’s products to align platform capabilities with diverse client needs and evolving regulatory standards

Product Development Support

Collaborate with Workiva’s product development team, providing strategic feedback from client engagements and field tests
Draft requirements based on client and partner insights to enhance platform functionality, particularly for carbon accounting and reporting needs

Documentation & Training

Create and maintain documentation and training materials that ensure internal teams, external partners, and clients can implement carbon accounting solutions effectively.
Provide clear, consistent training resources to support a high-quality client experience.

Pre-Sales Engagement

Participate in pre-sales discussions to test solution designs and gather feedback from potential clients, setting accurate expectations for functionality and strategic implementation

Continuous Learning & Knowledge Building

Stay informed on carbon accounting standards, trends, and technologies through independent study and company-provided training
Maintain and expand knowledge of the Workiva platform’s applications in carbon accounting, contributing to informed and effective solutions for clients

What You’ll Need

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of experience with carbon emissions accounting and techniques (Greenhouse Gas Protocol), in a subject matter expert or technology implementation role for client-facing engagements
Undergraduate degree or equivalent career experience

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with complex software platforms, SaaS, cloud technologies, or data architectures
Experience in advisory, reporting, and/or technical implementation services for broader sustainability management topics (e.g. CSRD, SBTi)
Experience working with external implementation partners.
Enhanced technology knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Familiarity with SQL, JSON, REST, or Python is a plus
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong presentation skills – ability to communicate topics clearly and succinctly to various audiences, both internally and externally.
Self-motivated, with a strong propensity for action, results, and continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change in business processes

Travel Requirements and Working Conditions

25% Travel for customer and internal meetings
Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

How You’ll Be Rewarded

✅ Salary range in the US: $111,000.00 - $178,000.00

✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.

Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.

Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.

Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

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