Finance - Interface Lead

Agency Description

The Office of the Director of Finance was created by the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to give the Mayor and the City government a principal officer responsible for the financial, accounting, and budgeting functions of the executive branch. The Director of Finance serves as the chief financial officer of the City, chairs the Board of Pensions and Retirements, and is an ex‑officio member of several quasi‑governmental agencies. Finance oversees fiscal policy, the City’s budget, accounting, payroll, risk management, financial reporting, grant expenditures, and strives to maintain long‑term fiscal stability while meeting policy goals.

Overview

The Interface Lead will play a key role in modernizing, optimizing, managing, coordinating, and supporting system interfaces and integrations across OnePhilly. This position leads the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of all system interfaces and data integrations between the core Oracle/ERP OnePhilly platform and external city systems, third‑party vendors, pension boards, and financial institutions. The role works directly with the Director, collaborating on interface strategy, documentation, testing, and ongoing improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with the Director of OnePhilly to prioritize interface needs, escalate critical issues, and provide ongoing updates on interface performance and project progress.
• Define and execute the interface development strategy, ensuring integrations align with City architectural standards, data security policies, and the OnePhilly project roadmap.
• Lead the full lifecycle of data interfaces, including requirements gathering, data mapping, technical specification design, building, testing, and deployment.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external benefit vendors, banks, and 50+ city operating departments to facilitate seamless data exchange.
• Formulate strict testing protocols (unit, system integration, and user acceptance testing) to ensure HR, OTL, payroll, pension, and benefit transactions process with 100% data integrity.
• Oversee daily interface processing, error‑handling protocols, and performance tuning; quickly diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve critical data mismatches or interface failures.
• Ensure all inbound and outbound file transfers (SFTP, Direct Access, flat files) comply with modern data security policies, PII regulations, and audit requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to developers, data analysts, and business analysts working on data integrations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and system interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new software, tools, and technologies.
• Experience with interface testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familiarity with system integrations, data mapping, or workflow design is a plus.
• Expertise with the Windows MS Office suite is a must.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience supporting, developing, testing, or managing enterprise system interfaces and data integrations.
• At least two years of experience coordinating technical work or providing functional/technical guidance to developers, analysts, vendors, or project teams.

Salary Range

$85,000 – $95,000

Benefits

• Unlimited free public transportation year‑round through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Eligibility for a discounted medical plan through the wellness program.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Tuition discounts and scholarships (10%–40% savings) at partner colleges and universities, with some benefits extending to spouses and dependents.

Additional Information

• The successful candidate must become a City of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.
• Effective May 22 2023, vaccinations are not required for non‑medical, non‑emergency, or non‑patient‑facing positions.