[Hiring] Senior Benefits Finance Analyst @Prince George's County Government

Role Description

This senior-level professional position provides advanced analytical, financial, and administrative support for the implementation and administration of the County’s group health and life insurance plans. The Senior Benefits Finance Analyst leads financial oversight functions including:

• Benefit invoice processing
• Reconciliation
• Audit coordination
• Claim assessments
• Complex benefits eligibility and financial issues resolution

The role requires independent analysis, sound judgment, and the ability to evaluate risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with internal teams (Pensions, Retirement, Finance, Budget, etc.) as well as external vendors, auditors, and the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System. The incumbent also supports HRIS systems administration, develops reports, analyzes data trends, and contributes to policy and process improvement initiatives. Work is performed with considerable latitude and requires a high degree of technical expertise, initiative, confidentiality, and the ability to manage complex, time-sensitive workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources/Personnel Management, Organizational Development, Business/Public Management, Psychology, or closely related field
• Two (2) years of professional level human resources experience
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered
• Master’s degree in human resources, public administration, finance, business administration, data analytics, or a closely related field (preferred)
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in employee benefits administration, financial reconciliation, auditing, or health and life insurance program administration (preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in complex financial analysis, invoice processing, cost modeling, variance analysis, and utilizing data to support strategic decision-making (preferred)
• Proven experience with HRIS systems, ERP platforms, reporting tools, and data analysis (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and County regulations governing employee benefits (preferred)
• Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities (preferred)
• High attention to detail with the ability to synthesize information from multiple systems (preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (preferred)
• Ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive workloads in a fast-paced environment (preferred)
• Strong customer service orientation (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (advanced), Word, and PowerPoint (preferred)
• Professional certification in Benefits, Finance or Human Resources (e.g., CPA, CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred

Requirements

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where required
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee

Benefits

• Salary range transparency
• Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity
• Tentative interview dates: July 22, 2026 (subject to change)