Business Analyst IV

Job#: 2092001

Job Description:

Job Description

Manage essential process documentation and lead project implementation of functional and technical solutions by collaborating with business partners and IT leadership to gather business requirements, provide expertise and guidance and help execute plans to enhance business capability, achieve results and support organizational strategic priorities.

Skills and Experience

A proven Agile leader

Thinks ahead with autonomy

Strong Business Analysis acumen and experience (5+ years)

Self-starter with the ability to work independently for results, as well as collaborate with a team

Proven ability to elicit and document requirements from senior level stakeholders both internal and external

Role is equal parts Product Owner and Business Analyst – ideal candidates need to have proven experience leading business-driven and IT projects

Excellent stakeholder management skills across Business, IT and Customer teams

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including PowerPoint

Experience with integration and end-to-end solutions including a policy administration system

Strong command of written and spoken English

Sees an issue and helps fix it without being told to

Strong documentation, influencing and leadership skills

Process and Procedure analysis and mapping experience

Has led UAT efforts and defect management resolution

Technical Skills

Experience working with an external web development vendor and internal leadership, using strong technical understanding and business acumen to help bridge the gap

Any Insurance Policy and Form experience

Any Actuarial or Policy Rating experience with MS Excel to document and define specific actuarial data attributes/elements

Any experience with external vendors to resolve defects related to web development platforms and languages

Any Insurance Data Analytics or AI experience with projects that digitize and modernize an underwriting practice

Any Generative or Predictive AI experience not required but a plus (ChatGPT, Azure, etc.)

Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel, etc.)

A Day in the Life of Contractor

Acts as liaison between business and IT and help drive delivery of project

Holds daily touch base with on and offshore team members to discuss deliverables and blockers

Holds elicitation sessions to comprise requirements and user stories

Enter User Stories, Acceptance Criteria and note updates in Atlassian JIRA

Updates to ISO based Insurance forms in Word and/or LibreOffice

Creates UAT Test Plan and help business execute test cases

Triages defects with IT and vendor and help business re-test to resolve issues

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview:Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.