Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Penn State University is hiring a Business Systems Analyst for its Nutrient Management Education Program. The role applies technology to maintain and update nutrient management planning tools, develop program websites and web-based tools, and lead the transition of existing software to a web-based platform. The analyst will coordinate with university, government, agency, stakeholder, and external development partners on complex projects supporting agricultural water quality goals.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Software development and maintenance of program websites and web-based planning tools
- Act as a leader in the future transition of current NMP and NBS software planning tools to a web-based platform
- Act as a lead intermediary between the NMEP, PAOneStop, agency partners, and the web developer
- Work independently on complex and strategic assignments and participate as a team member with multi-disciplined teams
- Devise, plan, and collaborate with many partners on highly complex and specialized issues centered around nutrient management
- Participate as NMEP representative and liaison in interagency, university/Extension, and stakeholder workgroups
- 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
- Operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties
Skills
- The successful applicant must have strong computer programming and communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
- The position may have the opportunity to work remotely or a hybrid schedule.
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