FedRAMP Authorized — Moderate Impact
Workday Government Cloud by Workday. 6 compliance features verified.
Workday Government Cloud
by Workday
Impact Level
Moderate
Status
Authorized
Pricing
enterprise
Authorization Date: June 15, 2019 | Sponsoring Agency: GSA
Overview
Workday Government Cloud provides FedRAMP Moderate authorized human capital management, payroll, and workforce planning for government organizations. It offers a unified HCM platform with advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities. The platform supports complex government pay scales and benefits structures.
Key Features
Certifications & Authorizations
Deployment Options
NIST 800-171 Compliance Coverage
How to Procure Workday Government Cloud for Defense Contracts
Workday Government Cloud is available through GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under SIN 518210C (IT Professional Services) and SIN 54151S (Software as a Service). The solution is also procurable via SEWP V contracts and CIO-SP3 OASIS vehicles through authorized resellers. Government pricing typically includes volume discounts of 15-25% compared to commercial rates, with additional savings for multi-year agreements. Contracting officers must review Workday's FedRAMP Moderate authorization boundary documentation, including the System Security Plan (SSP), which covers the complete HCM platform stack including underlying AWS infrastructure controls. The authorization boundary encompasses data processing, storage, transmission, and backup services within AWS GovCloud regions. Procurement approval requires validation of the P-ATO status, review of customer responsibility matrix for inherited vs. customer-implemented controls, and verification of data handling agreements. Typical procurement timeline ranges 4-6 months including RFP development, vendor selection, security review, and contract execution. Implementation generally requires an additional 6-12 months depending on data migration complexity and integration requirements. For CMMC compliance, include Workday Government Cloud within your assessment boundary as a covered contractor information system (CIS) when processing CUI. Document the service as an external service provider and ensure proper flow-down of DFARS cybersecurity requirements through contract terms.
Compliance Cross-References
Workday Government Cloud's FedRAMP Moderate authorization directly supports DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance by providing adequate security controls for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) processing. The platform addresses DFARS 252.239-7010 cloud computing requirements through its government-dedicated infrastructure and continuous monitoring capabilities. NIST 800-171 control families are comprehensively addressed: Access Control (AC) through role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication, System and Communications Protection (SC) via encryption in transit and at rest using FIPS 140-2 validated modules, and Audit and Accountability (AU) through comprehensive logging and monitoring. For CMMC Level 2 compliance, Workday satisfies Access Control (AC), Audit and Accountability (AU), Configuration Management (CM), Identification and Authentication (IA), Incident Response (IR), Maintenance (MA), Media Protection (MP), Personnel Security (PS), Physical Protection (PE), Risk Assessment (RA), Security Assessment (SA), System and Communications Protection (SC), and System and Information Integrity (SI) domains. The DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) Impact Level 2 controls are inherited through the FedRAMP authorization, reducing customer implementation burden for approximately 80% of required security controls.
Defense Contractor Use Case
Defense contractors use Workday Government for managing their workforce, processing payroll, and tracking employee certifications and clearances required for government contract work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FedRAMP authorization level for Workday Government Cloud?
Workday Government Cloud is authorized at the FedRAMP Moderate impact level, with authorization granted on 2019-06-15 sponsored by GSA. The FedRAMP Moderate baseline includes approximately 325 security controls covering confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Can defense contractors use Workday Government Cloud for CUI?
Workday Government Cloud is authorized at the FedRAMP Moderate baseline. While FedRAMP Moderate covers a broad range of government data, defense contractors handling CUI should carefully evaluate whether Moderate controls meet their specific DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST 800-171 requirements. Some CUI categories may require FedRAMP High authorization depending on the sensitivity of the data and contract requirements.
How does Workday Government Cloud pricing compare to commercial?
Workday Government Cloud government pricing is typically negotiated on an enterprise basis and may differ from commercial list prices. Government and defense contractor pricing often includes compliance overhead that can make it 15-30% higher than commercial equivalents. However, volume discounts, GSA Schedule pricing, and multi-year commitments can help offset these costs. Contact Workday directly or check GSA Advantage for current government pricing.
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