Systems Analyst

MSF • Helena, MT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Montana State Fund (MSF), we are more than Montana’s guaranteed workers’ compensation insurer. We are Montanans serving Montanans. As a Systems Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that MSF’s technology systems operate with integrity, efficiency, and alignment to business needs. This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical analysis, problem-solving, and collaborative partnership. In this role, you’ll be a strategic partner to business units to support operational needs and technical solutions, and a guardian of system quality throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC). Your work ensures that MSF’s systems remain reliable, scalable, and capable of supporting our mission to serve Montana safely and effectively. This role blends analytical depth, project support, and hands-on system testing, offering opportunities to grow your technical expertise while contributing to meaningful organizational outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus four (4) years’ relevant IT work experience.
• Two (2) years in the insurance industry.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• One (1) Level 1 insurance certification (Claims, Underwriting or Insurance Professional) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to meet strict deadlines while adapting to shifting priorities in a technical setting.
• Professionalism & Integrity when representing MSF across teams and projects.
• Customer-Centric Mindset focused on understanding business needs and delivering effective solutions.
• Communication Excellence, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Analytical Rigor and strong problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability & Flexibility in a dynamic technical environment.
• Curiosity & Learning Agility to understand new systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Collaborative Relationship Building with both technical and business partners.
• Self-Driven Work Style with strong prioritization and time management.

Nice To Haves

• Direct workers’ compensation business experience
• Relevant technical or industry certifications

Responsibilities

• Project Management Support
• Technical Analysis & Requirements Gathering
• Quality Assurance & Systems Testing
• Project Support & Lifecycle Management
• Systems Maintenance & Change Management

Benefits

• Excellent health insurance with dental, vision, life, long-term disability and more, with optional dependent coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.
• Public employees’ retirement plan tax-deferred contributions with a generous employer match.
• Optional 457(b) deferred compensation to further increase retirement savings.
• Higher education reimbursement and other training and development programs.
• Robust personal leave, paid holidays, and extended leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees