Business Analyst

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Based in Southern San Joaquin Valley, J.
G.
Boswell Company, is engaged in the production, processing, and marketing of cotton, tomatoes, oil seeds, orchards, and cattle.
Since its formation 1925, the company has been closely held and operated by the Boswell family.
Throughout its history, J.
G.
Boswell Company has demonstrated the stewardship of all of the resources employed with sustainable best management practices.
JOB SUMMARY: Business analysts in the technology sector help organizations strategize how and where to improve technologically to increase business efficiency and reduce IT costs.
These analysts are often tasked with designing or redesigning technical solutions to address specific business problems.
They may also need to supervise development and integration processes and assume a front-line role in change management to help ensure planned projects are successfully executed.
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, business administration, or equivalent work experience of relevant technical or business area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES: Identifying, refining, and validating complex business requirements, interdependencies, and potential risks and issues related to technology projects.
Evaluating and documenting technical specifications and user and business requirements, and keeping that documentation accurate and up to date.
Facilitating effective communication between, and gaining buy-in from, business units to help ensure business strategies and technology solutions are aligned.
Conducting post-implementation research to determine how a new solution is being used and recommending improvements.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to work as part of a team and independently.
Must be observant, organized, and detail oriented.
Must be able to maintain vendor relationships.
Must function well in a fast-paced environment.
Desire and ability to learn.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in business related field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 2 years of work experience, preferably in a professional accounting role.
PC Proficient, data entry and general math skills.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
However, excessive noise levels are present in the operations areas.
WHAT WE OFFER: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans Life Insurance 401k Contribution Match 7 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $ 43.
75 -$63.
46/hr J.
G.
Boswell Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind; all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.