Business Analyst II

Next Level Solutions

Springfield (MO)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Annual bonus opportunities

Health, dental, vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement pathways

Paid time off

Job summary

Next Level Solutions is seeking a Business Analyst II in Springfield, MO to translate business needs into effective technology solutions for Property & Casualty projects. You will gather requirements, contribute to Agile delivery, and support validation while growing your insurance knowledge in a team-focused environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams, create clear documentation, participate in backlog refinement, and help drive process improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
2–4 years business analysis experience, preferably in P&C insurance.
CSM/SAFe/ECBA/CCBA or similar certifications are a plus.
Exposure to Duck Creek, Guidewire, or BriteCore is preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather, analyze, document moderately complex requirements for client projects.
Contribute to backlog refinement and sprint planning with clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
Collaborate with Development, QA, and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of requirements.
Perform data analysis and root-cause analysis to identify process improvements.
Create clear documentation and business process workflows for technical and business audiences.
Support UAT by developing test scenarios and tracking defects to resolution.
Assist with change management and impact analysis.
Participate in client meetings and workshops to capture decisions and risks.
Provide effort estimates and communicate blockers and timeline risks.

Skills

Agile & Scrum

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Backlog refinement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IS/Insurance

2–4 years BA experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure DevOps (ADO)

Jira

Job description

We're Looking to Grow Our Business Management Team!

As a Business Analyst II, you'll play an important role in delivering successful Property & Casualty insurance implementation projects by partnering with clients and cross-functional teams to transform business needs into effective technology solutions. You'll independently gather and document business requirements, contribute to Agile delivery, support solution validation, and help improve business processes while continuing to grow your expertise in the insurance industry.

The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive problem-solver who enjoys collaborating with others, takes ownership of their work, and is eager to expand their business analysis and insurance knowledge in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Essential Duties

Independently gather, analyze, and document moderately complex business, functional, and non-functional requirements for client implementation projects.
Contribute to backlog refinement and sprint planning by creating well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria, requirement updates, and documenting open questions using ADO, JIRA, or similar tools.
Partner with Development, QA, and other cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and successfully delivered.
Perform data analysis and structured root cause analysis to identify operational inefficiencies, workflow improvements, recurring issues, and process optimization opportunities.
Create clear documentation, business process workflows, and analysis deliverables that effectively communicate with both technical and business audiences.
Participate in solution walkthroughs and validation sessions to ensure proposed solutions align with documented requirements, business processes, and insurance operations.
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by helping develop test scenarios, validating outcomes, documenting defects, and tracking issues through resolution alongside QA, Development, and business stakeholders.
Assist with change management activities by documenting requirement updates, performing impact analysis, and communicating changes in partnership with Senior and Lead Business Analysts.
Participate in client meetings, requirements workshops, and project planning sessions while accurately capturing decisions, assumptions, risks, action items, and open questions.
Provide effort estimates for assigned analysis work, proactively communicate blockers, identify requirement gaps, raise scope concerns, and highlight project timeline risks.

Skills And Qualifications

Technical Skills

Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, with familiarity in Waterfall and hybrid delivery approaches.
Foundational understanding of Property & Casualty insurance operations, including policy administration, billing, and/or claims.
Experience using business analysis and backlog management tools such as Microsoft 365, Azure DevOps (ADO), JIRA, or similar platforms.
Understanding of API integrations, process automation, and cloud-based technology solutions.
Familiarity with machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), or predictive analytics is a plus.

Interpersonal Skills

Strong written communication with the ability to create clear, organized documentation.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, effectively translating business requirements for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborative approach to problem-solving with a willingness to contribute ideas and support team success.
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and initiative to identify opportunities for improvement.
Adaptable and positive when navigating changing priorities and evolving project needs.
Maintains confidentiality and consistently demonstrates professionalism and high ethical standards.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
2-4 years of business analysis experience, with Property & Casualty insurance experience preferred.
Entry-level certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist, ECBA, CCBA, or similar certifications are a plus.
Exposure to Duck Creek, Guidewire, or BriteCore platforms is preferred.

Additional Requirements

This position is full-time and primarily works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM local time. Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours as needed is required.
This position may be remote or based in one of our offices located in Springfield, Missouri; Puerto Rico; or Honduras.
Ability to travel as needed.

Why Join Us?

Bring your authentic self to our team! Curious learner. Collaborative partner. Analytical thinker. Problem solver.

Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and delivering exceptional results for our clients. We believe the best solutions come from empowered teams that ask thoughtful questions, share knowledge, and support one another's growth.

As a Business Analyst II, you'll gain hands‑on experience working on impactful insurance implementation projects while collaborating with experienced business analysts, developers, and industry experts. You'll continue building your technical and consulting skills, expand your knowledge of the Property & Casualty insurance industry, and play a meaningful role in delivering solutions that help our clients succeed. We're committed to investing in your professional development and creating opportunities for long-term career growth.

The Benefits & Perks