Senior, Business Analyst_Hybrid

Farmers National Company is an Employee owned company headquartered in Omaha, NE. We are the Nation’s leading landowner services company and have been in business for over 90 years. We pride ourselves in meeting, and exceeding goals and objectives of our clients, customers, and stakeholders! We offer a wide range of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, and much more!

Our IT Department is seeking to add a Senior Business Analyst to their department. The individual in this role will be responsible for evaluating business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions. This position will work closely with stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to understand the business needs and translate them into actionable requirements.

*This is a hybrid role located in Omaha, NE*

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Elicit and document business requirements from stakeholders through interviews, workshops and document analysis.
• Analyze and prioritize requirements, and translate them into functional specifications and user stories.
• Develop process documentation and workflow charts for improved understanding and efficiency.
• Identify and capitalize on improvement opportunities, identify innovative ways to increase customer satisfaction.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Assist in integration design process and provide detailed documentation and requirements as appropriate
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business partners to ensure alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.
• Develop and execute test cases to validate that solutions meet business requirements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned and required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in, Business Administration, Computer Science and/or Related Fields
• 5+ years’ experience working on large scale projects as well as handling day-to-day operational requests
• 5+ years’ experience in information technology
• Proven training in Business Process Modeling
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with stakeholders and team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to sit, talk/hear and utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read a computer monitor and use a keyboard

COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.