Guidewire Business Systems Analyst

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

Job summary

Horace Mann in Springfield, Illinois is seeking a Business Systems Analyst for Guidewire PolicyCenter. This role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver effective insurance policy administration solutions, and requires strong knowledge in Property & Casualty processes and Guidewire.

The successful candidate will participate in requirements gathering, configuration, and support of PolicyCenter functionalities, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and Agile delivery.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $66,500 - $92,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Property & Casualty insurance processes.
• Hands-on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter.
• Demonstrated skills in requirements elicitation and Agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with underwriting, product, and operations teams.
• Configure and support PolicyCenter functionalities.
• Facilitate workshops and backlog refinement.

Skills

Guidewire PolicyCenter expertise

Requirements elicitation

Agile delivery

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Up to date Guidewire Analyst ACE certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Guidewire PolicyCenter Business Systems Analyst serves as a critical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, driving the successful delivery of insurance policy administration solutions. This role is responsible for gathering, analyzing, and translating business requirements into functional specifications within the Guidewire PolicyCenter platform.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborating with underwriting, product, and operations teams to understand business needs; configuring and supporting PolicyCenter functionalities; facilitating workshops and backlog refinement; and ensuring solutions align with business objectives and regulatory requirements. The analyst partners closely with developers, QA teams, and product owners to support design, testing, and implementation activities across the software development lifecycle.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of Property & Casualty insurance processes, hands‑on experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter, and demonstrated skills in requirements elicitation, Agile delivery, and stakeholder communication. A focus on problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and delivering high‑quality, scalable solutions is essential for success in this role. Up to date Guidewire Analyst ACE certification is required.

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