Systems Analyst

Conagra Brands; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 74,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Conagra Brands seeks an IT Business Analyst to collaborate with business stakeholders and technology teams to analyze processes, define requirements, support application enhancements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

You will help ensure technology solutions align with strategic objectives, support vendor-managed services, and contribute to the design, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support of enterprise applications.

Qualifications

• :Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• :2+ years of Information Technology or related experience.
• :Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, Unix shell scripting, and relational database concepts.
• :Curiosity, learning agility, and ability to quickly develop new technical and business knowledge.
• :Experience supporting supply and inventory planning solutions, particularly Blue Yonder ESP and IO, within a CPG environment is a plus.
• :Understanding of systems architecture concepts and methodologies.
• :Working knowledge of enterprise application platforms and their business application.
• :Understanding of infrastructure technologies and their application within an enterprise environment.
• :Experience defining project plans and supporting project delivery.
• :Experience working with outsourced technology vendors.
• :Working knowledge of SAP modules and SAP development practices.
• :Knowledge of enterprise applications and systems integration concepts.
• :Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• :Experience gathering, documenting, and validating business and technical requirements.
• :Willingness to travel up to 10% annually.

Responsibilities

• Participate in business and strategy discussions to understand and document high‑level business requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and technology initiatives to key business stakeholders.
• Develop business and functional requirements, workflows, process maps, and supporting documentation.
• Prioritize requirements and enhancement requests in partnership with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with architects and technical teams to ensure solutions align with technology strategy and standards.
• Validate that business and technical requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support problem management, issue escalation, and change management activities with outsourced technology partners.
• Assist with application design, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Participate in planning, design reviews, development activities, testing, and solution implementation.
• Translate business requirements into component‑level designs to support efficient development efforts.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and user guides.
• Review functional specifications, technical designs, and project deliverables for quality and completeness.
• Support development of technical specifications and system enhancement documentation.
• Provide guidance to outsourced technology resources supporting application administration and development.
• Monitor service performance and assist with vendor escalation and continuous improvement activities.
• Partner with software vendors regarding services, application lifecycle activities, and contract and license management.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and tracking technology‑related costs.

Skills

SQL

PL/SQL

Unix scripting

Relational DBs

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SAP modules

Blue Yonder ESP

Blue Yonder IO

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Information Technology, you will partner with business stakeholders and technology teams to analyze business processes, define requirements, support application enhancements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will help ensure technology solutions align with strategic objectives, support vendor-managed services, and contribute to the design, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support of enterprise applications.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Participate in business and strategy discussions to understand and document high‑level business requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, issues, and technology initiatives to key business stakeholders.
• Develop business and functional requirements, workflows, process maps, and supporting documentation.
• Prioritize requirements and enhancement requests in partnership with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with architects and technical teams to ensure solutions align with technology strategy and standards.
• Validate that business and technical requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support problem management, issue escalation, and change management activities with outsourced technology partners.
• Assist with application design, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Participate in planning, design reviews, development activities, testing, and solution implementation.
• Translate business requirements into component‑level designs to support efficient development efforts.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and user guides.
• Review functional specifications, technical designs, and project deliverables for quality and completeness.
• Support development of technical specifications and system enhancement documentation.
• Provide guidance to outsourced technology resources supporting application administration and development.
• Monitor service performance and assist with vendor escalation and continuous improvement activities.
• Partner with software vendors regarding services, application lifecycle activities, and contract and license management.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and tracking technology‑related costs.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 2+ years of Information Technology or related experience.
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, Unix shell scripting, and relational database concepts.
• Curiosity, learning agility, and the ability to quickly develop new technical and business knowledge.
• Experience supporting supply and inventory planning solutions, particularly Blue Yonder ESP and IO, within a CPG environment is a plus.
• Understanding of systems architecture concepts and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of enterprise application platforms and their business application.
• Understanding of infrastructure technologies and their application within an enterprise environment.
• Experience defining project plans and supporting project delivery.
• Experience working with outsourced technology vendors.
• Working knowledge of SAP modules and SAP development practices.
• Knowledge of enterprise applications and systems integration concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience gathering, documenting, and validating business and technical requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually.

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.

Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• 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

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi‑Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi‑Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.