Business Analyst II
16 hours ago
Farmingdale
Job Description$60,000 - $80,000 + VIP Bonus $60,000 - $80,000 / 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, we’re 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. That’s why, at Vertafore, it’s 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 of trust and security that insurance is all about. · Bias to Action: We're 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. Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions! 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 conditions. In 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.