Sr IT Business Systems Analyst

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Systems Analyst team serves as liaisons between the business and IT to support the organizational goals and technology strategy. Primary areas of responsibility include business systems analysis, requirements elicitation, process improvement, stakeholder management, change management, and software implementation.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge and a minimum related work experience of 5-7 years in the areas listed below.
Proven experience in requirements gathering and documenting
Experience with quality assurance and testing methodologies
Strong business process analysis and mapping skills
Knowledge of standard SDLC methodologies
Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
Ability to accept and embrace change and manage through ambiguous situations.
Demonstrates high work ethics, such as being proactive, accountable, and responsible
High experience with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Visio, & PowerPoint) as well as SharePoint
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Financial Services and Insurance industry experience
Experience with Data and Monitoring
Experience with Agile development, Scrum, and DevOps
Experience with cloud technologies
Ability to explain technical requirements to developers and provide pseudocode.

Responsibilities

Business Systems Analysis Define and document requirements for system functionality, performance, security, and internal controls; capture currentstate and futurestate processes for gap analysis, improvements, and training. Communicate effectively with internal and external teams to ensure successful delivery of functional requirements and solutions. Support technology evaluations, RFP processes, impact analysis, and feasibility studies; collaborate with vendors during selection and implementation; contribute to solution recommendations and business case development. Serve as the liaison between business units, technology teams, and support teams to understand needs and align solutions. Collaborate with peers across project management, process management, application management, and testing to share best practices and enhance Business System Analyst capabilities.
Quality Assurance Develop and execute test cases for functional and regression testing, track defects and drive resolution. Coordinate user acceptance testing with business stakeholders. Ensure all documentation and deliverables meet established quality standards and acceptance criteria.
Operational Support Preparation of application administration documents, end-user documentation, and application training to end-users. Assist in troubleshooting and resolution of issues. Utilize change management process to ensure modifications or upgrades are authorized, tested when applicable, approved, and implemented appropriately. Ensure proper application monitoring is in place and reviewed. Understanding risk and compliance controls and working with the compliance team to ensure controls are met and/or mitigated. Conforming with all regulations, policies, and work procedures.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs