Senior Business Systems Analyst / Insurance / MPL

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join a growing insurance technology team. You will translate business needs into technical and functional requirements, partnering with developers, testers, product owners, data teams, and project managers.

The role emphasizes requirements analysis, Agile delivery, SQL, UAT, process mapping, and SDLC practices, with opportunities to expand knowledge across underwriting, policy lifecycle, data, and enterprise applications in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Business Analyst/Business Systems Analyst or similar role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Insurance industry experience
• Strong requirements gathering, decomposition, and documentation
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical specs
• Experience with Agile methodologies, backlog management, and prioritization
• Strong SDLC understanding
• Experience supporting UAT and working with QA/testing teams
• Experience with SQL queries and data analysis
• Strong process mapping, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to independently lead projects and align stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead business systems analysis and requirements management
• Deliver in Agile/Scrum environments
• Perform SQL data analysis and support data-driven decisions
• Oversee automated testing and QA practices
• Utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Suite for documentation and collaboration
• Uphold SDLC and software development processes
• Conduct stakeholder workshops and drive alignment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across IT and business

Skills

BA/BSA experience

Insurance industry

Requirements gathering

Agile/Scrum

SDLC

UAT/QA

SQL data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Lead projects

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Suite

Job description

A growing insurance organization is looking for a Senior Business Systems Analyst to join their technology team and lead complex business systems initiatives. This role will work across business and IT teams, partnering with developers, testers, product owners, scrum leads, data teams, and project managers to translate business needs into technical and functional requirements. The position will focus heavily on requirements analysis, Agile delivery, SQL, UAT, process mapping, data analysis, and SDLC practices.

The ideal candidate brings insurance industry experience and enjoys being the person who connects business needs with technology solutions. There is also room to expand your knowledge across underwriting, policy lifecycle, data, and enterprise applications while working in a collaborative environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, or similar role
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Insurance industry experience
• Strong requirements gathering, decomposition, and documentation experience
• Experience translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications
• Experience with Agile methodologies, backlog management, and prioritization
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies
• Experience supporting UAT and working with QA/testing teams
• Experience with SQL queries and data analysis
• Strong process mapping, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently lead projects and facilitate stakeholder alignment

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with underwriting workflows, risk assessment, and policy lifecycle
• Experience with HIPAA, state regulations, and data privacy requirements
• Experience with externally facing applications
• Knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Suite
• Experience with automated testing tools and QA best practices
• Experience with wireframing and prototyping
• Experience working with data engineers and development teams
• Experience coordinating with Legal, Security, and Corporate Communications
• Strong ability to mentor and collaborate with technical and non-technical team members

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• Business systems analysis and requirements management
• Agile/Scrum delivery
• SQL and data analysis
• Automated testing and QA practices
• SharePoint and Microsoft Suite
• SDLC and software development processes

Daily Responsibilities

• 30% Requirements Gathering & Analysis
• 25% Stakeholder Collaboration & Workshops
• 20% Project/Product Delivery
• 15% Testing, UAT & Validation
• 10% Documentation & Post-Implementation Support

The Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Additional company benefits

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.