Data Mapping/Business Analyst (ALIP, ACORD, Life Insurance)

Intellibus

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An innovative technology firm seeks an experienced Data Mapping/Business Analyst based in Dallas, Texas. This role involves analyzing data mapping requirements for ALIP platform integrations and documenting complex business needs. Candidates should have 10-12+ years of experience in the Life and Annuity Insurance sector, with hands-on knowledge of the ALIP platform and ACORD standards. Excellent analytical skills and strong communication are essential. This is a mid-senior level contract position offering impactful work.

Qualifications

Experience as a Data Analyst or Business Analyst in the Life and Annuity Insurance industry.
Hands-on experience with the ALIP platform.
Proficiency in developing transformation logic across XML, JSON, and flat file formats.

Responsibilities

Analyze and manage data mapping requirements for ALIP integrations.
Define source-to-target data mappings for various data elements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.

Skills

Data mapping

ACORD standards

SQL

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

10-12+ years of experience

Experience in Life and Annuity Insurance

Tools

ALIP platform

XML

JSON

Flat files

Job description

Data Mapping/Business Analyst (ALIP, ACORD, Life Insurance)

Imagine working at Intellibus to engineer platforms that impact billions of lives around the world. With your passion and focus we will accomplish great things together!

We are looking forward to you joining our Platform Engineering Team.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Mapping/Business Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in major data migration, conversion, and integration projects, leveraging deep knowledge of ALIP (Admin Server, Life Insurance Platform), ACORD standards, and the Life Insurance domain. This role requires exceptional analytical skills, proficiency in data modeling and mapping, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications.

We are looking for a Business Analyst who can, but not limited to, the following:

Analyze, document, and manage data mapping requirements for system conversions, integrations, and upgrades involving the ALIP platform.
Analyze and map ACORD XMLs, JSON, flat files, and legacy data into target logical models.
Define and document source-to-target data mappings for various data elements, including policy, product, party, claims, and financial data.
Develop data transformation rules and logic for complex data elements.
Demonstrate strong working knowledge of the ALIP platform's data model and functionality for various life and annuity products.
Apply expertise in ACORD standards (e.g., ACORD XML, ACORD Life standards) to facilitate effective data exchange and interoperability.
Conduct gap analysis between ACORD standards, source data, and target BRx models (Business Rules/Requirements models).
Ensure all data mapping and integration solutions adhere to industry best practices and ACORD messaging specifications.
Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders across various departments (Actuarial, Operations, IT, etc.) for life insurance modernization initiatives.
Translate high-level business needs into detailed functional and non-functional specifications, including use cases and process flows.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for life insurance products, business processes, and related data structures.
Validate that implemented solutions meet the original business requirements through rigorous testing and review.
Collaborate with data architects, developers, and testers to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data transformations.
Facilitate meetings and workshops with technical and business teams to resolve data and business process conflicts.
Create and maintain essential project documentation, including Business Requirements Documents (BRD), Functional Specifications Documents (FSD), and Data Dictionaries.

Required Qualifications

10-12+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role, preferably within the Life and Annuity Insurance industry.
Mandatory hands-on experience with the ALIP platform data structures and functionality.
Proven expertise in ACORD standards and models, specifically related to Life Insurance and Annuities.
Demonstrated proficiency in data mapping and developing detailed transformation logic across various data formats ( XML, JSON, flat files ).
Strong SQL skills for data querying, analysis, and validation.
Solid understanding of the end-to-end life insurance business lifecycle, including new business, underwriting, policy administration, billing, and claims.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.