IT Business Analyst II

ABOUT POETAt POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

CULTURE IS KING AT POETWe’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things  provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard.

We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES The IT Business Analyst II acts as the primary IT contact for all POET companies and plays a vital role in the planning and execution of information management system initiatives related to this area of the company’s operations. This person is responsible for evaluating existing processes in both the business and IT space, determining how they relate to a common delivery practice.

This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD.

Responsibilities include:

Research, design, test and document processes and systems for the enhancement, development and maintenance of business and systems operations.

Identify the sources of requirements and understand stakeholder roles.

Prepare business ROI and manage projects to meet the stated ROI.Assist in supporting of applications after implementation by providing daily support, training, designing reports and other support tasks.

Help to define acceptance criteria for completion of the solution.

Organize and lead small groups to resolve current systems conversion business problems.

Work with business customers to understand requirements and develop specifications for projects.

Create basic to moderately complex test plans using templates and guidelines.

Develop an understanding of how present and future business needs will impact the solution.

Lead small to medium sized projects.

Identify and document all business, technical, product and process needs/requirements.

Identify key business process owners to assist in application implementation.

Control scope and client expectations; may provide guidance to less experienced analysts.

Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Technology, or Science Minimum of 3 years of progressive analysis/systems experience in mid to large scale computing environment

Experience with Great Plains Dynamics, payroll and financial processing is a plusA strong understanding of client/server, web architectures and object-oriented technologies and internet applications

Working knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies and Windows operating systems

Understanding of relational database concepts and experience with SQL queries

Strong project management skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programsA SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE Strong customer service mindset with a value placed on relationships

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong communication skills – both written and verbalA high level of personal integrity

Interpersonal skills – the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization

Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills

The ability to embrace and promote change

An innovative mindset

The ability to think objectively

Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty

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