Principal Program Assessment Analyst (NCS) - Department of Finance

This is a non-civil service position.

Pay

Salary Range: $83,530.00 – $133,471.00 annually
Hiring Salary Range: $83,530.00 – $108,500.50 annually

About the Role

The City of Baltimore’s Bureau of Accounting & Payroll Services (BAPS) is seeking a Principal Program Assessment Analyst specializing in Workday Financial Data Management in Accounting and Payroll to support the City’s technology-driven payroll and financial operations. This position plays a critical role in the continued development and maintenance of Workday’s functional workstreams. Under the direction of Finance leadership, the Principal Program Assessment Analyst will be responsible for solution development, troubleshooting, testing, and assurance of internal controls within the Workday environment.

Responsibilities

• Workday Configuration & Support
  • Analyze, develop, and implement solutions for the Grant, Projects, and Financial Accounting workstreams.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, creating and recommending appropriate solutions.
  • Recommend, test, and document system enhancements using best practices to ensure system integrity and performance.
  • Ensure thorough testing of system changes, including scenario development and validation.
  • Collaborate with Accounting Managers, Grants Management, and other functional leads for system changes and enhancements.
  • Monitor system updates in production and proactively address any post-implementation issues.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
  • Attend and actively contribute to regular update meetings with agencies and internal teams.
  • Engage with Change Control and Change Management teams to coordinate feedback, testing, and approvals.
  • Provide guidance and technical support to end-users, ensuring alignment with operational needs.
• Ad Hoc Reporting & Analysis
  • Develop custom reports as needed to support data-driven decision-making and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Seven years of experience in administrative or professional work.
• Certification: Workday Time Financial Management certification.

Equivalency Notes: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Skills

• Proven Workday expertise in Accounting and Financial Data Management in ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to create and test system solutions effectively.
• Workday configuration experience across multiple modules.
• Familiarity with accounting processes and system integrations in a government setting.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration to enhance technology adoption and process improvements.

Benefits

The City of Baltimore offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. Additional wellness programs, support groups, and workshops are also provided.

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Additional Information

• Candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions of trust will be required to complete a criminal background check and/or fingerprint screening.
• All selected candidates, including current City employees, must complete a 6-month mandatory probation.
• This position requires completion of a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.