IT Systems Analyst - R&D Portfolio

conagrabrands; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus opportunity

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands in the United States seeks an IT Business Analyst to support process analysis, requirements definition, and technology delivery across business units. You will partner with stakeholders, architects, software vendors, and MSPs to optimize processes and enterprise applications while contributing to AI-enabled solution opportunities.

In this role you will translate high-level needs into detailed specs, assist in data movement and integration efforts, and help drive project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• 2+ years of IT or related experience.
• Understanding of systems architecture concepts.
• Working knowledge of enterprise applications, integration platforms, data platforms, cloud technologies, and AI-enabled tools.
• Working knowledge of SAP modules and development.
• Experience working with managed service providers or outsourced vendors.
• Experience supporting data analysis, data mapping, data validation, data quality review, or data engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in strategy and business unit discussions to understand and capture business needs.
• Communicate status of information technology efforts and incidents to business stakeholders.
• Develop and document business and technical requirements for new systems, enhancements, integrations, data solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities by creating workflows, process flows, user stories, diagrams, and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to use data, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve business processes and decision-making.
• Prioritize requirements in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Partner with architects to ensure solutions align with enterprise strategy and capabilities.
• Validate business and technical requirements throughout project delivery.
• Oversee MSP performance including issue escalation, problem management, and change management.
• Support design, build, testing, deployment, and maintenance of applications, system integrations, data pipelines, automations, and enhancements.
• Translate high-level requirements into component-level designs to accelerate development.

Skills

Systems architecture concepts

Enterprise applications

AI-enabled tools

Managed service providers

Data analysis / data engineering

Project planning

Collaboration & communication

Application development & integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAP modules

Job description

Reporting to the IT leadership team, you will support business process analysis, requirements definition, and technology delivery while partnering with business stakeholders, architects, software vendors, and managed service providers. You will help optimize new and existing business processes and enterprise applications, support application development and integration, and contribute to technical, data, and AI-enabled solution opportunities that improve business outcomes .

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Participate in strategy and business unit discussions to understand and capture business needs
• Communicate status of information technology efforts and incidents to business stakeholders
• Develop and document business and technical requirements for new systems, enhancements, integrations, data solutions, and AI-enabled capabilities by creating workflows, process flows, user stories, diagrams, and supporting documentation
• Identify opportunities to use data, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities to improve business processes, reduce manual effort, and support better decision-making
• Prioritize requirements in collaboration with business stakeholders
• Partner with architects to ensure solutions align with enterprise strategy and capabilities
• Validate business and technical requirements throughout project delivery
• Oversee managed service provider performance including issue escalation, problem management, and change management
• Support design, build, testing, deployment, and maintenance of applications, system integrations, data pipelines, automations, and enhancements
• Participate in planning, design, configuration, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities in partnership with internal teams, managed service providers, and software vendors
• Translate high-level requirements into component-level designs to accelerate development
• Assist in developing technical documentation, test plans, and deployment activities
• Support data analysis and data engineering activities, including data mapping, data validation, source-to-target requirements, data quality review, and coordination with technical teams on data movement and integration needs.
• Review project requirements, functional specifications, and solution designs
• Support development of detailed technical specifications for system enhancements
• Develop operating procedures and user documentation for ongoing support
• Guide managed service providers in application administration, configuration, and continuous improvement
• Track and influence vendor performance against service expectations
• Partner with software vendors on system lifecycle and contract management
• Support financial management and forecasting for information technology costs

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 2 or more years of experience in Information Technology or related experience
• Understanding of systems architecture concepts and methodologies
• Working knowledge of enterprise applications, integration platforms, data platforms, cloud-based technologies, and AI-enabled tools or capabilities .
• Working knowledge of SAP modules and development
• Understanding of infrastructure platforms and how they support applications
• Experience supporting data analysis, data mapping, data validation, data quality review, reporting, analytics, or data engineering activities.
• Experience working with managed service providers or outsourced vendors
• Practical experience with AI-enabled tools, automation, analytics, or emerging technologies, with the ability to evaluate opportunities and translate them into business-focused use cases.
• Experience defining project plans and supporting project execution
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across business and technical teams
• Experience supporting application development, system integration, data movement, testing, deployment, and ongoing support activities .

Number of Days in Office: 3

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Compensation

Pay Range:$73,600-$109,300

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities