Business Analyst II
Job Location:
Melville, NY - USA
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Job Summary
$60000 - $80000 / year
Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business boost their productivity and efficiencies and lower costs while strengthening relationships.
Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation technology partnerships and focusing on customer success.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create think and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.
We are headquartered in Denver Colorado with offices across the U.S. Canada and India.
As a Business Analyst in our Professional Services team you will be responsible for leading and driving the business analysis and configuration efforts for complex projects. You will collaborate with project sponsors stakeholders project managers and technical teams to elicit analyze document and implement business requirements ensuring alignment with project objectives and organizational goals for our MGA Systems product. You will be the primary resource responsible for successful implementation including configuration training and go-live on your assigned projects.
Core Requirements and Responsibilities:
Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:
Lead the business analysis efforts for complex projects including requirement gathering analysis documentation and implementation of business needs functional and non-functional specifications use cases and process flows.
Collaborate with project sponsors and stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of business objectives and technical solutions aligning them with overarching PS goals.
Facilitate workshops interviews and meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements resolve conflicts and drive consensus.
Participate in project planning scoping calls and estimation activities providing valuable insights and contributing to project scope definition which can include writing statements of work (SOWs).
Excellent relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with partners across all levels of the organization to understand their business challenges and opportunities.
Proven ability to produce high-quality deliverables including clear and concise business documents reports and presentations.
Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify process improvement opportunities and provide recommendations for optimizing project delivery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development quality IT as well as other project/program managers to ensure successful implementation of projects.
Proactively identify and address project issues risks and dependencies to mitigate potential challenges and ensure project success.
Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
Facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing among project team members and stakeholders.
Mentor and guide other business analysts providing support feedback and sharing best practices to enhance their skills and performance.
Stay up to date with industry trends best practices and emerging technologies related to business analysis and software development.
Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced software development environment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
MS Office Applications
Working knowledge of backend development systems
Strong knowledge of Agile development methodologies
Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented mindset
Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic work environment
Solid expertise in requirement gathering techniques documentation standards and business analysis tools
Qualifications:
BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
3-4 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a software development or IT environment
Proven experience leading complex business analysis initiatives and driving successful project outcomes
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or similar certification preferred
Experience with industry-specific software or tools used in business analysis preferred
Knowledge of insurance industry-specific standards and regulations preferred
Experience in facilitating workshops and conducting user interviews preferred
Familiarity with project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g. PMBOK) preferred
Additional Requirements and Details:
Travel required up to 10% of the time.
Ability to work remote with a stable internet connection on an as needed basis.
Located and working from an office location (when required).
Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer etc.).
Frequent sitting and/or standing.
THE VERTAFORE STORY
Over the past 50 years Vertafore has advanced the entire insurance distribution channel with the best software solutions in the industry. Today were proud to say hundreds of thousands of Vertafore users rely on our solutions to write business faster reduce costs and fuel growth by increasing collaboration and streamlining processes. Vertafore leads the industry with secure cloud-based mobile products that provide superior reporting and analytics delivering actionable insight right when customers need it most. We partner with other leading technology companies to deliver comprehensive solutions to improve the way our customers do business and serve their customers.
The Vertafore Way
Insurance is about relationships and technology should make those relationships stronger. Thats why at Vertafore its our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers becoming better every day and delivering results you can see we provide the level oftrustandsecuritythat insurance is all about.
Bias to Action: Were united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.
Win Together: We work together as one team showing empathy and respect along the way.
Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.
Say It Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.
Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.
We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.
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Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities duties skill or working addition this document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race color religion sex gender identity pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship age marital status physical disability mental disability medical condition sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
We do not accept resumes from agencies headhunters or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
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About Company
Looking to start your career in Technology? We have opportunities right here in mid-Michigan! Vertafore is looking for talented people to join our team in Michigan. Our dynamic environment provides professional development, fast upward mobility, and e
