Business Analyst, Insurance Management System

Alliant Insurance Services; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Insurance Services is seeking a systems analyst-like professional to provide day-to-day procedural guidance for management and office software applications.

The role includes implementation support for new software, ensuring utilization requirements are met, and maintaining data integrity across business systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years related work experience.
• Computer Science, Accounting or Auditing experience.
• Insurance industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Gathers data, analyzes requirements and documents specifications for new system processes and enhancements.
• Identifies and researches system problems for root cause and provides business solutions.
• Works with customers, managers and programmers to define future system needs.
• Builds test plans and conducts system tests to verify data accuracy.
• Reviews user requests for enhancements and assesses workflow impact.
• Trains users in proper utilization of business systems and creates procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Spreadsheet skills

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Insurance industry experience

Job description

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.

More information is available on the company's website at: www.alliant.com. Hybrid work schedule: In-office requirement.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing day-to-day procedural guidance to current management and office software applications, as well as implementation support for new software applications. Oversees software utilization requirements, and the development, testing, and implementation of new features. Also, responsible for maintaining business systems data integrity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gathers data, analyzes requirements and documents specifications for new system processes and enhancements;
• Identifies and researches system problems for root cause. Analyzes and provides sound business solutions;
• Work closely with customers, business managers and application programmers to define future system needs;
• Builds thorough test plans and conducts system tests to verify that the system and screens contain accurate information; identifies and resolves problems where appropriate;
• Reviews and analyzes user requests for business system enhancements. Determines the long and short term impact on workflow, reporting and programming requirements;
• Acts as resource to provide guidance to system users and/or application programmers;
• Trains users in proper utilization of business systems, including providing written procedures;
• Acts as liaison between external customers, system users and Information Technology staff;
• Works directly with application programmers to define the steps required to develop or modify computer programs;
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) or more years related work experience
• Computer Science, Accounting or Auditing experience
• Insurance industry experience

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Transaction and account balance analysis skills
• Ability to create spreadsheets, file and operate general office equipment
• Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.

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For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, please visit www.alliant.com/about/careers/benefits