diff --git a/.github/workflows/reusable.yaml b/.github/workflows/reusable.yaml
index fda57fb01..10a108d75 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/reusable.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/reusable.yaml
@@ -15,7 +15,6 @@ jobs:
       CIME_DRIVER: nuopc
     needs: setup
     runs-on: hpc-runner
-    working-directory: $GITHUB_WORKSPACE/CESM
     steps:
       - name: Run ${{ inputs.compiler }} tests
         continue-on-error: true