Business Analyst

Business AnalystOur client seeks a Business Analyst to support a NexGen / Guidewire program. The role focuses on two parallel tracks. First, it supports Release 1 SIT/UAT by creating and executing test cases, triaging defects, and tracing issues to requirements or specification gaps to stabilize rollout. Second, it translates Release 2 product requirements into clear, unambiguous, and testable specifications for development. The analyst will partner with product and engineering teams to validate requirements, ensure traceability to tests, and improve quality through root-cause analysis. Personal lines insurance domain expertise is essential to interpret business intent, validate logic, and guide testing and acceptance.Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.Rate: $65.00 to $68.00/hr. w2Responsibilities:Support R1 SIT/UAT by developing and executing test cases, identifying and triaging defects, and collaborating with development to resolve critical issues.Trace defects to root causes including development errors, misunderstood requirements, or specification gaps, and feed learnings into R2 specifications.Map business requirements to test cases to ensure complete and testable coverage of business logic.Partner with the Product Owner to validate that specifications translate into clear test scenarios with defined rules and edge cases.Translate R2 product specifications into development-ready requirements with documented mandatory fields, business rules, and edge cases.Probe ambiguous requirements and drive clarity on differences from baseline implementations and their business implications.Participate in requirements reviews, design discussions, and testing sign-offs with cross-functional teams and delivery partners.Experience Requirements:5+ years of personal lines P&C insurance experience across products such as auto, homeowners, renters, property, or umbrella, with knowledge of product rules, rating logic, coverage structure, underwriting workflows, and claims implications.3+ years as a Business Analyst, business systems analyst, QA analyst, or similar, with experience in requirements elicitation, documentation, SIT/UAT execution, defect triage, and traceability.Proficiency with tools such as Jira, SmartSheets, or Excel for specification and test documentation.Ability to translate business requirements into clear, testable specifications and scenarios.Guidewire experience is preferred but not required.Strong written and verbal communication with a collaborative approach across product, development, QA, and stakeholders.Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to quality throughout the delivery lifecycle.Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io Eliassen Group:Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. 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