HR Technology and Reporting Analyst

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County’s award-winning Human Resources Department (HRD) is seeking an HR Technology and Reporting Analyst (Senior IT Analyst) to provide critical functional support for the ongoing development, implementation, and translation of Oracle Cloud Fusion Human Capital Management (HCM) applications, retirement administration systems such as PensionGold and related updates. This position will bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions by gathering requirements to design, build, and maintain sophisticated reporting and dashboard solutions using tools like BI Publisher, OTBI, and SplashBI. Beyond reporting, the individual selected for this role will ensure data integrity through rigorous quality control, managing complex system transactions, and collaboration with the Department of Technology Services (DTS) on system enhancements and upgrades.

Specific duties include:

• Performs complex data extraction from Oracle Cloud HCM, Pension Gold, and on-premises HR sources using SQL, APIs and dataflows to deliver actionable insights;

• Designs and presents compelling data visualizations and technical findings to County leadership and staff to support evidence-based decision-making;

• Builds strategic partnerships across County departments, including Payroll, Benefits, and Retirement, to identify data needs, advise on collaborative efforts, and maximize the re-use of administrative data sources;

• Manages the full data lifecycle from extraction to disposal using County platforms and best practices for security, privacy, and governance, while serving as a clear communicator and collaborative partner across departments;

• Curates, prepares, and publishes high-quality datasets to the County’s analytics data warehouse, ensuring continuous improvement of data utility and accuracy;

• Supports and maintains Oracle Cloud HCM, Pension Gold, and related HR systems to ensure accurate processing, reporting, integrations, and data integrity;

• Ensures all data activities adhere to technical and legal requirements while recommending policy and process enhancements to improve enterprise-wide data utilization;

• Leads outreach and training initiatives for County staff, managing a comprehensive workplan to gauge and meet evolving departmental needs; and

• Troubleshoots data workflows and technical roadblocks, implementing repeatable processes that enhance the efficiency of the County’s data infrastructure.

The Ideal Candidate is a technically proficient analyst with a sophisticated toolkit in data scripting and migration techniques. They also have a keen understanding of HR business processes (e.g., payroll cycles, benefits eligibility, etc.). Beyond technical expertise, the successful candidate is a collaborative communicator who excels at building cross-organizational relationships and delivering exceptional customer service. They are analytical thinkers capable of composing professional reports, navigating nuanced data governance standards, and proactively making recommendations for process improvements to enhance the County’s data-driven culture. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Mathematics, or a related field; and

• Considerable experience in systems analysis, data management, and functional IT support including experience with enterprise-level HCM systems such as Oracle Cloud or Workday.

Substitution(s): Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Desirable: Preference may be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

• Considerable experience developing and maintaining reports and dashboards specifically within the Oracle Cloud platform across multiple modules (e.g., Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Absence management, etc.); 

• Experience supporting Retirement administration systems such as Pension Gold or similar pension management platforms; 

• Experience integrating and reconciling data between Oracle Cloud HCM, Pension Gold, Payroll, and related HR systems;

• Proficiency using Oracle-specific reporting tools such as Oracle Transaction Business Intelligence (OTBI), BI Publisher, and SplashBI to extract and transform complex datasets;

• Experience performing high-level data analysis to identify workforce trends and creating visualizations that support executive-level, data-driven decision making; 

• Experience researching, testing, and documenting system updates, including the implementation of new pay rules and system patches;

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification;

• Experience designing and preparing ad-hoc reports; and

• Creating user documentation, and training materials.

Special Requirements

Resume: A current resume is required for your application to be considered. Please ensure your resume is uploaded and attached to your application before submission.

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Additional Information

Work hours: Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flexible work schedule and telework opportunities available upon prior supervisor approval. This is not a fully remote position.

The salary listed is effective July 1, 2026.

The official title for this position is Senior IT Analyst

Please provide detailed responses to all application sections and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Using "see resume" is not acceptable. A resume is required, but it does not replace a completed application.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

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