Business Systems Analyst

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State is seeking a Business Systems Analyst for the Nutrient Management Education Program (NMEP) at University Park. The role focuses on applying technology to improve Excel-based tools (NMP, NBS, MMP) and developing web-based planning platforms, with leadership in future tool migration.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of relevant experience, strong programming and communication skills, and willingness to collaborate across university, extension, and government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of relevant experience.
• No certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Apply technology to monitor, maintain and update Excel-based NMP, NBS, and MMP tools.
• Lead migration of tools to a web-based platform and act as liaison between NMEP, PAOneStop, agencies and developers.
• Lead projects coordinating with multiple organizations including Dept of Ag, USDA-NRCS, Extension and stakeholders.
• Strong computer programming and communication skills are required.

Skills

Programming

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Penn State Nutrient Management Education Program (NMEP) is hiring a Business Systems Analyst. This is a new position with the NMEP.

The NMEP is a small team of specialist housed in the Penn State Department of Plant Science at the University Park Campus that works closely with, and is considered a part of, Penn State Extension. Current NMEP staff is very experienced with advanced skills in outreach, research, and teaching. The successful candidate is expected to possess complimentary talent that will enhance impact and future directions of the NMEP.

The primary function of the Business Systems Analyst position within the NMEP is to apply technology to monitor, maintain and update Excel-based Nutrient Management Plan (NMP), Nutrient Balance Sheet (NBS), and Manure Management Plan (MMP) tools used statewide by certified specialists and farmers to ensure compliance with agricultural water quality regulations. This will include software development and maintenance of program websites and web-based planning tools.

Future NMEP plans are to migrate current NMP and NBS software planning tools to a web-based platform. The successful applicant will be expected to be a leader in this future transition. Recent implementation of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection MMP on the PAOneStop platform provides a template for this migration. The MMP PAOneStop platform was developed by a contracted external third-party web programmer, under the guidance of the Penn State PAOneStop team, who in turn, represented agency, university, and stakeholder interests. In coming years, the Business Systems Analyst will act as a lead intermediary between the NMEP, PAOneStop, agency partners, and the web developer. Computer skills may be prioritized over agricultural experience for this position.

The employee will work independently on complex and strategic assignments and participate as a team member with multi-disciplined teams. Administration of highly complex and specialized issues centered around nutrient management require ability to devise, plan, and collaborate with many partners. They will participate as NMEP representative and liaison in interagency, university/Extension, and stakeholder workgroups. They will lead projects that support coordination with multiple organizations including the Pennsylvania Dept of Ag, State Conservation Commission, DEP, PAOneStop, Extension, USDA-NRCS, university colleagues, external customers, and users of program tools.

The successful applicant must have strong computer programming and communication skills.

LOCATION

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This position may have the opportunity to work remotely or a hybrid schedule.

This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $54,060.00 - $78,444.00.

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