IT Business Analyst II

POET • Sioux Falls, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Great Plains Dynamics, payroll and financial processing is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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!

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level