Business System Analyst- Experienced

Horace Mann; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 66,500 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Horace Mann is seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to support business processes and enterprise technology systems. This role requires advanced analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and 5+ years of relevant experience.

The Analyst will work closely with business units and technical teams to ensure solutions meet company standards and user requirements. Responsibilities include requirements elicitation, gap analysis, and project management.

Pay range is $66,500.00 - $92,000.00, commensurate to experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business analyst experience.
• Experience supporting broad-impact, cross-functional systems.
• Ability to coordinate and manage small-sized projects and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, analyze, document, and validate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Perform gap analysis and identify business needs.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor project deliverables.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements elicitation

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. The Business Systems Analyst – Experienced operates with limited supervision and plays a key role in supporting business processes and enterprise technology systems. This position partners closely with business units and technical teams to ensure solutions meet company standards, user requirements, and strategic objectives. The role requires advanced analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and experience managing complex projects and system initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Systems Analysis

• Elicit, analyze, document, and validate functional and non-functional requirements
• Perform gap analysis and issue analysis to identify business needs and improvement opportunities
• Translate and simplify business requirements into clear technical specifications
• Design, document, and maintain business and system processes
• Identify and design business and/or system improvement opportunities
• Assist in the development of business cases for strategic initiatives

Project & Delivery Management

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor project deliverables
• Manage small to mid-sized projects and/or project tasks
• Apply knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and project lifecycle principles
• Ensure technology solutions meet company standards and user requirements
• Serve as liaison between business units and technical teams
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders and technical resources
• Manage requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide guidance and feedback to less experienced staff
• Work collaboratively across departments to support enterprise initiatives

Required Experience

• 5+ years of business analyst experience
• Proven experience supporting broad-impact, cross-functional systems
• Advanced skills in requirements elicitation for business processes and system functionality
• Advanced general analysis and gap analysis skills
• Experience generating multiple types of business and/or process documentation
• Experience identifying and designing business/system improvements
• Ability to coordinate and manage small-sized projects and tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Business Analyst certification (CBAP, CCBA, PBA) preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills
• Organizational and documentation expertise
• Knowledge of enterprise systems and strategic solution design

Pay Range

• $66,500.00 - $92,000.00

Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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