Business Analyst II

This position will support the Business and Technology Leadership teams in the design, development, implementation, analysis, interpretation, and communication of data/information to identify, diagnose and monitor business service process performance measurements and issues. This position is the technology expert on our internal and external systems and will provide their expertise during the design and development of our Products and Applications to ensure our systems can illustrate, code, underwrite, issue and produce a policy.

You are

• An individual with the knowledge and interpersonal skills to work with multi-functional teams that could include: actuarial, legal, wholesalers, implementation and marketing teams to ensure successful implementation of projects.
• Experienced in leading cross-functional project teams on large technology efforts.
• Experienced in managing multiple projects with multiple deliverables simultaneously.
• An individual with a blend of business analyst, financial, marketing, communication and technical skills that enable you to develop business and technology strategies and production support programs for the existing and future systems that support our Individual and Business products.
• Experienced in system development projects.
• Knowledgeable in project management and experienced in requirement writing, testing, and training of new system features.
• An individual who can work with a high level of independence and exercise independent judgment, while maintaining clear and thorough communication with direct leader.
• An individual who has the ability to gather information from others and develop and implement systems solutions based upon information gathered.

You will

• Lead and coordinate internal team projects by defining scope, work division, requirements activities, effort estimations, and provide reporting on activity.
• Lead suggested business and/or process opportunities by conducting feasibility studies, defining project scope, performing risk assessment, and preparing the reason.
• Leverage requirement techniques to gather business requirements including focus groups, workshops, document analysis, interview, etc.
• Present results and/or recommendations to key business partners including but not limited to Sr. Leaders obtaining proper sign off.
• Lead team to define solutions that meet the prioritized business requirements based upon knowledge of project, business environment, and high-level understanding of technology potential.
• Manage external relationships with key vendors. Insights gained and communicated from direct day-to-day interaction with the various Home office teams and field partners will help determine the business and technology strategies employed to assure our success.

You have

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Self-motivation and are comfortable working on multiple assignments simultaneously
• Leadership skills
• Critical thinking skills
• A Customer focused approach
• Proven ability to quickly learn and understand business processes
• Proven ability to manage large scale process change efforts
• The ability to set and reset priorities based on knowledge of business partners technology roadmaps and key strategies, while adapting to changing business priorities.
• Advanced communication, presentation, and meeting facilitation skills
• Troubleshooting skills

Location

• Three days a week at our Guardian office in Pittsfield, MA.

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

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