Business Systems Analysis Specialist

Day to Day job Duties: Provides business systems analysis and solutioning support for internal and external clients, identifying business needs and recommending industry best practice solutionsParticipates in feasibility discussionServes as a liaison between internal and external clients, operations, and IT teamsPerforms evaluation, analysis, documentation of requirements, translation into proper system requirement specifications and configuration, considering the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environmentFormulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on both end-user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems, applications and industry requirementsConducts business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost/benefits analyses to align information technology solutions with business initiativesSolicits estimates and assumptions for input into indicative pricingLeads large scale projectsTeaches end users new technology and enhancements using all appropriate communication toolsBasic Qualifications:• Preferred experience in end-to-end business operations and optimal system functionality for Life and Annuity (L&A) product lines• Preferred experience working with Term, Whole Life, Universal Life, Interest-Sensitive Whole Life, Annuities, and Indexed products• Experience in functional systems design and operations planning for closed blocks of business• Experience in planning and execution of consolidating systems performing redundant functions* Preferred experience working in JIRA, TFS or ALM• Experience planning complex integration models involving multiple systems• Knowledge of system development methodology, project management and system architecture• Strong analytical/problem solving skills• Strong ability to identify and evaluate existing and potential IT and business challenges• Strong influencing and communication skills• Strong ability to translate between non-technical business users and technical IT resources• Strong organizational and time management skillsInsurance product knowledge• Ability to apply analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations/problems using multiple sources of information• Presents problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner• Identifies opportunities for process and procedure enhancements to drive efficiency and customer service levels• Ability to act as a project lead and provide direction and guidance to other team membersDegree: Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experiencePosting Date:Department: -