Business Configuration Analyst II

EquiTrust Life Insurance Company • West Des Moines, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Business Configuration Analyst II, you will design, develop, and maintain application configurations, scripts, and automations that support EquiTrust’s business operations. You will work with business analysts, stakeholders, and technology teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, improve processes, and ensure system functionality meets organizational needs. The role also includes guiding less experienced analysts and supporting an inclusive, collaborative, customer-focused work environment.

The position is based in West Des Moines, Iowa, and is described as mostly off-site. Travel is not likely or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in business analysis, application configuration, scripting, automation, or related information technology roles.
• Experience translating business requirements into application configurations or technical solutions.
• Experience testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining configurations, scripts, or automated processes.
• Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and technical teams to support system enhancements and process improvements.
• Strong understanding of programming concepts, application configuration, scripting, and automation principles.
• Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Experience with software testing, validation, troubleshooting, and documentation practices.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify process improvements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize work, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to high-quality solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively across business and technology teams.
• Ability to provide guidance and mentorship while encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies, business processes, and application systems.
• Commitment to accountability, continuous improvement, and fostering an inclusive team environment.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods, including frequent use of a keyboard and monitor.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience within insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, implement, and maintain complex application configurations, scripts, and automations based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead configuration updates and enhancements, including coding, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Coordinate and execute testing to validate configurations, scripts, and automations against business requirements.
• Follow established development, testing, documentation, and quality standards.
• Evaluate business processes, system changes, and new products to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to less experienced Business Configuration Analysts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technology and business teams on system enhancements and organizational initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and customer-focused work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED