Business Applications Specialist

Job Opportunity: Columbus, Ohio
Our client is looking for a qualified individual to join their team as a Business Applications Specialist. Our client is the construction company of choice for many customers, employees, vendors and shareholders. They provide superior service and value, meeting their commitments safely, productively and professionally.
The Business Applications Specialist will be responsible for managing, supporting, and optimizing business-level software applications that support key business functions. This role works cross-functionally with other departments to ensure systems align with organizational needs to improve efficiency. This position will be responsible for maintaining vendor relationships.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor"s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field required.
- Five or more years of experience supporting or administering business applications required.
- Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement upon hire.
- Must maintain an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) that meets the Company"s eligibility.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and task management.
- Experience with .NET programming for application development and integration.
- Proficiency in utilizing APIs to extract, manipulate, and integrate data across systems.
- Strong working knowledge of SQL databases, including querying and data manipulation.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data using Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Understands application lifecycle management, change control, and end-user training.
- Possesses familiarity with database concepts, report building, and system integrations.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. (George J. Igel & Co., Inc. is a BWC Drug-Free Workplace and tests for marijuana).
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for business applications.
- Analyzes, designs, configures, and tests application features.
- Provides support to end users, resolving application issues and escalating complex problems when needed.
- Collaborates with other departments to gather application requirements and provide recommendations.
- Coordinates and performs application upgrades, patches, and integrations.
- Leads business application implementation and improvement projects.
- Integrates business applications with other internal or external systems by coding, scripting, and programming, to enable seamless data flow and functionality.
- Maintains and documents workflows, user guides, technical specifications, and support procedures for business applications and internal departmental processes.
- Trains and provides ongoing support to users.
- Stays current with industry trends and recommends best practices for system use.
- Extracts and analyzes data from business applications using database queries, APIs, and reporting platforms as needed.
- Coordinates with third-party vendors and application providers to explore capabilities and gather solutions for internal teams, resolve issues, and implement updates.
- Participates in internal and external meetings.
Benefits:
- Medical, health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K plan
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Performance bonuses