Business Analyst
About The Position
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers. The Business Analyst serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor, independently driving complex initiatives from concept through delivery. This role requires a proactive self‑starter who takes full ownership of outcomes, influences stakeholders across the organization, and confidently presents insights, risks, and recommendations to their team, stakeholders and executive teams. The Business Analyst plays a critical role in translating business needs into actionable solutions and ensuring alignment between strategy, execution, and measurable results.
Requirements
- Exceptional communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) with the ability to influence and engage executive‑level stakeholders.
- Proven self‑starter with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow‑through.
- Demonstrated initiative and accountability with a strong “get it done” mindset.
- High degree of organization and comfort operating in a high‑paced delivery environment with competing priorities.
- Strong balance of technical expertise and insurance business acumen.
- Demonstrated experience launching software or services in close partnership with development teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Agile principles, iterative development, and prototyping.
- Deep understanding of business process modeling, data analysis, and requirements management.
- 4+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with demonstrated leadership on complex initiatives.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- A person with claims insurance background is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Azure DevOps) is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead end‑to‑end requirements discovery by partnering with business and executive stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and operational needs.
- Translate complex business problems into clear functional specifications, user stories, solution designs and acceptance criteria.
- Perform detailed gap analyses and proactively identify opportunities for system optimization, efficiency gains, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with solution architects and engineering teams to ensure solutions align with technical standards, scalability, security, and integration requirements.
- Facilitate and lead meetings, workshops, and decision‑making forums, driving alignment and accountability.
- Prepare and deliver concise, executive‑ready presentations that clearly articulate findings, recommendations, and trade‑offs.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, release planning, reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring requirements remain aligned to business value.
- Support UAT by defining test scenarios, validating results, and ensuring requirements are met.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as a mentor and role model for best practices in analysis, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
- Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
- Competitive pay + generous PTO
- Medical, dental & vision starting day one
- 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
