Technical Analyst

Kuvare Holdings; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuvare Holdings in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is looking for a Senior Technical Analyst (Technical Analyst III) to lead analysis and solutions across core systems. The role demands strong communication skills and a proactive approach to improving system reliability.

The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional initiatives and mentor team members while ensuring high system performance through thorough analysis and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Analyst or Platform Admin experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify functional requirements for new applications and system enhancements.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Perform system and impact analysis across applications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Experience with Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, or equivalent

Job description

About Kuvare

Kuvare is on a mission to serve hardworking consumers overwhelmed by the complexities of retirement and is built from the ground up to do so. Our unified financial hub protects the retirement of everyday Americans and the distributors, carriers and investors that serve them. We create life insurance and annuity products that protect consumers’ retirements, and are simplified for distributor partners and financial professionals to sell and service.

Kuvare Family Of Companies

• Retail Annuity and Life Insurance Solutions:
  • United Life Insurance Company
  • Guaranty Income Life Insurance Company
  • Lincoln Benefit Life
• Institutional Insurance:
  • Kuvare Life Re
• Bespoke Insurance Solutions:
  • Ignite Partners

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Technical Analyst (Technical Analyst III) to lead analysis and solution delivery across our core systems, supporting both new development and enhancements to existing systems. This role is responsible for translating business needs into actionable technical solutions, driving cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring reliable system performance across a complex, integrated environment. This position requires more than issue resolution; it demands a professional who can analyze problems deeply, determine root causes, and implement long-term solutions that eliminate recurring issues. The ideal candidate proactively identifies opportunities to improve system reliability and efficiency through automation, enhanced monitoring, recovery processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this individual will serve as a key contributor on strategic initiatives, partner closely with business and technical teams, and mentor others while promoting a culture of accountability, ownership, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the business to identify functional requirements and turn those into usable technical requirements and user stories for new applications and enhancements to existing systems
• Lead or serve as a primary contributor on multi-system, cross-functional initiatives
• Perform detailed system and impact analysis across integrated applications and data flows
• Identify risks, dependencies, and integration points early in the delivery process
• Ensure compatibility and interoperability of applications across the environmentCreate system models, specifications, diagrams, and process flows to guide development
• Own the configuration, maintenance, and production support for assigned systems
• Recreate issues and document detailed technical requirements and findings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, information systems, computer engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more (5+ years) of Analyst or Platform Admin experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile development methodology and concepts.
• Experience in overseeing the design, development, and / or implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products.