Business Analyst - Farming Operations and Financial System

Position : Business Analyst - Farming Operations and Financial System

Location : Decatur, GA

Duration: 4 + Months

Rate: $35/hr on C2C

Complete Description: The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is seeking a Business Analyst with experience analyzing farming operations and financial reporting for the Georgia Correctional Industries (GCI) division. GCI is responsible for managing multiple farms that raise livestock, row crops, and vegetables to provide meals for the inmate population and sales which further support the farming operation. The successful candidate will analyze current farming operations and farm management software solutions. The goal will be to identify and assist in the development of recommendations for a software solution that will efficiently track and provide management reporting to support effective farm management decisions. Additionally the software may provide the accounting and financial reporting for the farming operations.

Position Requirements:

Strong analytical skills and ability to document process flows and information requirements related to farming operations including livestock, forage and feed, row crop and vegetable production.

Crop and forage analysis and data collection requirements will, at a minimum, include tracking soil sampling results, fertilization applications, crops planted, pesticide applications, yield results, sales and inventory management.

Livestock management analysis and data collection requirements will include, at a minimum, pasture management, breed records, gestation history, animal measurements, sales results and inventory management.

Document the data elements needed and accounting and recordkeeping requirements to meet FASB and GASB standards.

Assist in the review and analysis of available software programs supporting Farm management to develop recommendations for software purchases.

Organize and lead meetings, document process flows and develop presentations and reports.

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in business or other related area.

Minimum of three years’ experience reviewing and documenting business process and identifying data elements required for proper financial and management control.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience if facilitating process review work teams.

Strong problem solving skills and the aability to prioritize tasks in order to achieve project goals within established timeframes.

Excellent computer skills including Excel, Access, Word, Power Point and financial software packages as needed.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, a strong work ethic, and demonstrated teamwork skills.

Ability to function independently and effectively.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.