Grain Licensing Analyst

About the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA):

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) was established as a separate state agency by the Legislature in 2005. Administratively, ISDA reports to the Lt. Governor, who also serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. Major responsibilities include advocacy for Indiana agriculture at the local, state, and federal level, managing soil conservation programs, promoting economic development and agricultural innovation, serving as a regulatory ombudsman for agricultural businesses, and licensing grain firms throughout the state.

About the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency (IGBWLA):

Created by the Indiana General Assembly in 1975, the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency (IGBWLA) administer the Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing and Bonding Law (Ind. Code § 26-3-7). IGBWLA’s responsibilities include the licensing and compliance of commercial grain operations that purchase grain from producers in Indiana. Today, IGBWLA operates as a regulatory division of ISDA with approximately 200 licenses issued to grain elevators, warehouses, feed mills, ethanol plants, soybean processors, and food grade facilities. Collectively, these licensees operate over 325 grain facilities across Indiana and can store more than 630 million bushels of grain at a time.

Role Overview:

 As an Analyst with IGBWLA you will be part of the division's central processing team located in downtown Indianapolis and report to an Assistant Director. This team serves as the central depository and a first point of contact for IGBWLA working directly with licensees, third-party vendors, and other division team members stationed in different parts of Indiana. You will collect and analyze large amounts of data in an efficient and well-organized manner and exercise appropriate judgement in accordance with state laws and division procedures. To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork, project management, and organizational skills. Most work assignments will require initiative, follow through, and critical thinking.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Serve as a first point of contact for the division and manage multiple forms of internal and external communication.

• Manage, analyze, and summarize large amounts of information.
• Make determinations in accordance with applicable policies and statutes.
• Prepare and handle large datasets and complex documents.
• Prepare and issue proper forms, notices, licenses, and other documentation.
• Contact individuals, businesses, or other government agencies to collect or confirm information or to respond to requests for information.
• Act as a project or program manager and provide guidance and general direction to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and assist with the execution of the division’s statutory duties, including processes for addressing noncompliance.
• Be willing and able to prepare or provide testimony as a witness during legal proceedings related to the agency.
• Handle confidential information and discussions with professionalism and discretion.• Perform all other duties, responsibilities, and tasks as assigned.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• A bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting, agribusiness, agricultural economics, business, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, or organizational management.
• Approximately one (1) to three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Work experience in business administration or regulatory affairs.
• A background in agribusiness marketing and management, data management and analysis, project management, financial analysis, commercial insurance and sureties, or application of state laws and rules.

• Knowledge of business administration, accounting, economic theory, and risk management.
• Knowledge of regulatory concepts, practices, laws, rules, and policies.
• Knowledge of applicable IGBWLA laws, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to comprehend and apply state and federal regulations.
• Strong understanding of grain production, grain marketing, and commodity markets.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain internal and external professional relationships.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently under general direction.
• Ability to develop new, alternative solutions for encountered challenges.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.