Sr. Business Analyst
$80000 - $100000 / year
Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.
Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.
We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Business Analyst within our Project Management Office (PMO) team, you'll hold a pivotal role in identifying and evaluating new ideas influencing our strategic technology portfolio. Your primary focus will involve collaborating with project sponsors, stakeholders, and technical teams to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives. Operating within the PMO framework, you'll assist in standardization efforts through documentation, training, and assessing organizational effectiveness. Your proactive approach and sense of urgency will be critical in overcoming challenges and driving initiatives forward.
Core Requirements and Responsibilities:
Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:
Lead business analysis efforts and manage the PMO governance framework for complex technical projects, encompassing idea collection, elaboration, approval and prioritization.
Collaborate closely with project sponsors and cross-functional stakeholders. Investigate and collect a thorough understanding of project objectives, discovery needs, dependencies, value/ROI and risks and certify alignment with overarching strategic goals.
Conduct analysis and validation of business and technical requirements ensuring business value and project objectives are met.
Generate high-quality deliverables, including comprehensive documentation, reports, and presentations.
Partner with Program and Project managers during quarterly planning activities and validate accurate information is expressed to dependent teams.
Build strong relationships across all organizational levels to comprehend business challenges and opportunities effectively.
Responsible for reviewing current processes and developing frameworks aligned with business strategy and objectives to ensure project deliverables and outcomes are realized.
Create and maintain relevant analysis and reports based on portfolio, program and project KPIs.
Manage centralized knowledge base of project documents, PMO/BA tools, templates, and processes to streamline and share within the organization in order to promote successful project outcomes.
Strong grasp of industry trends, PMO and BA best practices, and emerging technologies and processes related to business analysis and software development.
Maintain a detail-oriented mindset and sense of urgency while managing multiple priorities and meeting project deadlines.
Facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing among project team members and stakeholders.
Mature the role of the BA and set goals for the role with PMO leadership support.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Insurance software experience
MS Office Applications
Working knowledge of backend development systems
Agile development methodologies
Qualifications (Requirements):
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, specialized training, or equivalent work experience
5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a software development or IT environment.
Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall.
Proven experience leading complex business analysis initiatives and driving successful project outcomes.
Solid expertise in requirement gathering techniques, documentation standards, and business analysis tools.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a detail-oriented mindset.
Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Qualifications (Nice to Haves):
Master's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or similar certification.
Experience with industry-specific software or tools used in business analysis.
Knowledge of insurance industry-specific standards and regulations
Experience in facilitating workshops and conducting user interviews.
Familiarity with project management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., PMBOK).
Additional Requirements and Details:
Travel required up to 10% of the time.
Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).
Frequent sitting and/or standing.
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The Vertafore Way
Insurance is about relationships, and technology should make those relationships stronger. That's why, at Vertafore, it's our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers, becoming better every day, and delivering results you can see, we provide the level of trust and security that insurance is all about.
· Bias to Action: We're united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.
· Win Together: We work together as one team, showing empathy and respect along the way.
· Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.
· Say It, Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.
· Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.
· We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.
Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions!
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you’d like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and teambuilding. There are times you may be asked to come into an office and/or travel for specific meetings for a specific business purpose and this varies by job responsibilities.
