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Business Solutions Specialist

Horizon Farm Credit, ACA

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62,300–$85,000
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Case, Business Skills, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Documentation Plan, Emerging Technology, Finance, Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC), IBM TSO/ISPF, Identify Issues, Multitasking, Options Analysis, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Risk, Software Configuration Management, Systems Administration/Management, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
POSTED
3 days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team as a Business Solutions Specialist, where you'll transform business challenges into innovative, data-driven solutions that deliver real results.

Overview

Horizon Farm Credit is seeking a Business Solutions Specialist to join our team. One position is available. Qualified candidate may work in any available Horizon Farm Credit branch. To view locations, click here Locations | Horizon Farm Credit. This position is eligible for a hybrid work scheduled.

Position Description: As a Business Solution Specialist, you serve as the link between business stakeholders and the project management office. You translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and validate that solutions meet objectives. You collaborate with Project Managers to integrate requirements into project plans, support milestone tracking, and maintain communication throughout delivery and testing. You also partner with business owners to build business cases, evaluate solution options, and bridge technical and business teams for successful implementation and support informed decision-making.

Areas of Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Follows the Software Implementation Lifecycle (SIL) to deploy software solutions, which include capability mapping/requirements analysis, system design and configuration, testing, deployment, and training and hyper care support.
  • Leads the technical implementation of association wide projects, serves as TSO.
  • Actively researches and understands emerging technology trends to be able to best suggest potential solutions to meet business needs. This ability helps businesses to think bigger, more efficient, and identify how new technology can transform processes while understanding the risk landscape and risk tolerance level of HFC.
  • Collaborates with project managers and business stakeholders to document capabilities and requirements for technical solutions.
  • Collaborates with TPRM Manager to procure and evaluate new vendors and software to meet capability needs.
  • Ensures software is configured correctly and functions as intended, documents testing plan, technical architecture, system design, data flow, and encourages business stakeholders to innovate while remaining risk compliant.
  • Develops detailed training for end users to ensure effective usage.
  • Identify and resolve issues and bugs that arise during the implementation process.
  • Ensure the software is transitioned after hyper care to Product Analyst for maintenance and ongoing support, provides system expertise as needed during transition
Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Finance, IT, or related field.

Experience

Generally, minimum of three years of experience implementing software solutions, business analysis, or solutions implementation.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable solutions.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in business systems, reporting tools, or enterprise platforms is a plus.
  • Skilled in capability mapping and requirements analysis.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills across the organization.
  • Strong organization and multitasking abilities.
  • Expected to consistently exhibit values of ACRES as represented in HFC's Core Values.
  • Adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
  • Complies with Association's Standards of Conduct Policy.
  • Ability to travel as required.
Who are we?

Horizon Farm Credit is an expert in agriculture, with over 100 years of serving rural America. As a premier rural lender, we're constantly growing and seeking new members for our team. As part of the Horizon Farm Credit team, you have the opportunity to make a difference for agriculture and rural communities.

What can we offer you?

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for full-time employees including:
  • Medical insurance with dental and vision care options
  • 401 (k) with significant employer matching
  • Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time t

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Horizon Farm Credit, ACA