Lead Business Analyst / Project Manager, Agency IT Specialist IV - Department Of Finance

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

SALARY RANGE:

$85,660.00 - $136,935.00 ANNUALLY

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Job Summary:

The City of Baltimore's Department of Finance is seeking an Agency IT Specialist IV that will collaborate with multiple agencies/departments eliciting, documenting, and prioritizing business requirements and translating them into functional specifications. This position will also facilitate workshops, interviews, and other methods with subject matter experts gathering input and gaining consensus on project requirements. This will be a lead position that will oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT systems, including servers, networks, and cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. This position will report directly to the Finance Project Manager for the Department of Finance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university

AND

Experience: Have (4) Four years of application programming, systems design, hierarchical/relational database management and/or GIS experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Previous IT work lead experience is preferred.

Previous IT experience in government is preferred.

Equivalency Notes: An equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and experience with leading requirements gathering processes.
• Knowledge of report writing fundamentals including design, develop, and test financial Workday reports and dashboards supporting business decision-making and operations.
• Ability to work closely with stakeholders; including, agency users, information technology security and integration teams to high-quality, scalable, and maintainable Workday reporting solutions that meet stakeholder needs.
• Knowledge of ticket management systems, with experience managing ticket process in JIRA (SolarWinds / Charm). Experience preparing and presenting detailed documentation to the Change Control Board to acquire approval for moving reports into the production environment.
• Experience managing software release updates; including coordinating with stakeholders, developing and conducting testing on release modifications.

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 must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

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 accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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