POET · 1 day ago
IT Business Analyst
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPOET is committed to converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods. The IT Business Analyst will identify business value and translate business needs into actionable solutions, supporting both tactical and project-related work while contributing to larger transformational initiatives.
Animal FeedBiofuelEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Partner with your assigned business area to understand business needs, analyze submitted requests, and define scope in support of business objectives
Identify, articulate, and align business value with submitted requests and project initiatives to support prioritization, decision-making, and delivery outcomes
Translate business needs into actionable business, functional, and non-functional requirements that guide solution design and delivery
Collaborate with IT delivery teams in an agile delivery environment, supporting backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and ongoing solution discussions to ensure alignment with business objectives
Develop and maintain documentation, including process flows, requirements, acceptance criteria, and decision artifacts, to enable consistent delivery
Support solution validation through defining acceptance criteria and participating in validation and business approvals
Manage scope, assumptions, risks, and stakeholder expectations for assigned work
Contribute to portfolio-level visibility by supporting prioritization, planning, and sequencing of work
Communicate business value, impacts, and tradeoffs effectively to technical and non-technical audiences
For BA III candidates, provide informal coaching or mentorship and contribute to continuous improvement of IT Business Office practices
Perform other duties as needed to support successful delivery outcomes
Qualification
Required
2–5 years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, or a related business or functional role involving process analysis, problem-solving, or continuous improvement
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
A professional, client-facing mindset with the ability to build trust and credibility with business partners
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity, ask effective questions, and bring structure to complex problems
Sound judgment and objectivity when evaluating business needs, risks, and tradeoffs
A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across IT and business teams
Adaptability in a changing environment while maintaining discipline and consistency
High personal integrity, accountability, and ownership of outcomes
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
Company
POET
At POET, they're using the creativity that comes from common sense to deliver a new bounty of American energy from the eternal bounty of
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$53.8M2014-06-11Series Unknown· $53.8M
2008-01-01Private Equity
2005-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jeff Pinkerman
Chief Financial Officer
Ben Sweat
COO
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