Principal Program Assessment Analyst (NCS) - Department of Finance

Principal Program Assessment Analyst

Salary Range: $83,530.00 $133,471.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range: $83,530.00 $108,500.50 Annually

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Job Summary 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. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise in system problem-solving, experience collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency through technology solutions, configurations in ERP systems that ensure GAAP and GASB compliance.

Essential Functions

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND Experience: Seven years of experience in administrative or professional workCertification in Workday Time Financial Management. OR Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Additional Information Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.

Financial Disclosure This position is required to complete 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.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.