ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

CULTURE IS KING AT POET

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The IT Business Analyst is a key member of the IT Business Office, focused on identifying business value and translating business needs into actionable solutions. Each BA is aligned to a specific business area, enabling focused expertise, strong stakeholder relationships, and a deep understanding of the area’s priorities. This role supports both tactical and project-related work while contributing to larger transformational initiatives in partnership with the Technology Portfolio Manager. The ideal candidate is a client-facing business professional with strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and clear documentation abilities. This role requires navigating ambiguity, balancing multiple priorities, and enabling effective delivery of both day-to-day and project-based work.

This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD. Responsibilities include:

Partner with your assigned business area to understand business needs, analyze submitted requests, and define scope in support of business objectives.

Identify, articulate, and align business value with submitted requests and project initiatives to support prioritization, decision-making, and delivery outcomes.

Translate business needs into actionable business, functional, and non-functional requirements that guide solution design and delivery.

Collaborate with IT delivery teams in an agile delivery environment, supporting backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and ongoing solution discussions to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Develop and maintain documentation, including process flows, requirements, acceptance criteria, and decision artifacts, to enable consistent delivery.

Support solution validation through defining acceptance criteria and participating in validation and business approvals.

Manage scope, assumptions, risks, and stakeholder expectations for assigned work.

Contribute to portfolio-level visibility by supporting prioritization, planning, and sequencing of work.

Communicate business value, impacts, and tradeoffs effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.

For BA III candidates, provide informal coaching or mentorship and contribute to continuous improvement of IT Business Office practices.

Perform other duties as needed to support successful delivery outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

2–5 years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, or a related business or functional role involving process analysis, problem-solving, or continuous improvement.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

A professional, client-facing mindset with the ability to build trust and credibility with business partners.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to navigate ambiguity, ask effective questions, and bring structure to complex problems.

Sound judgment and objectivity when evaluating business needs, risks, and tradeoffs.

A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across IT and business teams.

Adaptability in a changing environment while maintaining discipline and consistency.

High personal integrity, accountability, and ownership of outcomes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in an office environment, working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand. Most of our Sioux Falls office workspace consists of an open-concept design intended to promote open communication and collaboration.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

BENEFITSFor eligible team members

Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution

Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses

Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions

401K with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations

OTHER PERKSFor eligible team members

A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually

Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements

Discounted home and auto insurance

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.