Business Systems Analyst

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For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.

Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to join our dynamic team within the Health & Wealth Insurance sectors.
If you are highly motivated and excited by the idea that you can make a positive business impact for our business partners, then our Amerilife Business Systems Analyst (BSA) position could be your next career calling. As part of a Business Analyst team that will handle projects both independently and concurrently, you will document business requirements and user stories, functional design specifications, test plans and acceptance criteria. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive.

Job Description

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements
• Lead, mentor and coach team members and business partners on industry, business and system development subject matter
• Contribute towards improvements in process, quality, delivery
• Conduct, coach or assist in scope definition and discovery on functional, conversion, technical and integration changes
• Document business requirements and/or user stories and acceptance criteria for review and approvals by stakeholders
• Maintain detailed documentation for system processes and user manuals
• Create or improve innovative system design that meets business needs; identify business, financial, technical, reporting and operational risks and impacts
• Complete or assist with work estimation, prioritization and release management
• Conduct or contribute to system configuration and development activities
• Create test conditions, test plans, test data, pre-determined results and test cases
• Conduct and document system and regression testing, defect analysis and correction
• Ensure system functionality meetings business requirements
• Conduct or assist business partners with training development, support customer acceptance testing and implementation efforts
• Assist with business process improvement and re-engineering activities, user procedures and training materials
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and data security standards
• Assist with or conduct project management activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, related field or
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience as a Business Systems Analyst or Business Analyst
• Experience in one or more of these industries: annuities, health and/or life insurance, retirement or financial services
• Experience supporting web portals, quoting tools and low code/no code platforms preferred
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, analytic, communication, writing and presentation skills
• Excellent communications skills - ability to communicate clearly and concisely on a professional level with the ability to adapt to audiences of varying technical skill levels
• Proficiency in business and data analysis and reporting tools/methodologies (ie Excel, Tableau, Power BI)
• Familiarity with project management principles and agile methodologies
• Flexible and patient, can demonstrate command of new ideas, is effect on concurrent projects, works independently as well as effectively as a member of a team that includes multiple level of organization with varying experiences levels

Office Location:  Full Time; Clearwater, FL or remote with occasional travel