ICW Group
Business Analyst II
ICW Group, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want to have a voice and feel a sense of belonging? At ICW Group, we hire innovative people who consistently adapt, grow and deliver. We believe in hard work, a fun work environment, and embracing creativity that only comes about when talented people collaborate to develop solutions. Our mission is to create the best insurance experience possible.Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for seven consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C company offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a small-company entrepreneurial spirit. Our purpose-driven ethos provides team members with opportunities to contribute, develop, and belong.We're adding a Business Analyst II to work on high visibility projects across the organization. This candidate will facilitate business and IT implement technology solutions in a cost-effective way, communicate the requirements to stakeholders, facilitators and partners. The position exists to liaise with both Business and IT stakeholders to enable business in achieving its goals.WHAT YOU WILL DO
Partners with business leaders to align IT initiatives with business strategy.Acts as an intermediary between the business community and the technical community.Elicits, analyzes, and documents detailed business requirements, understand business processes and relevant technology for business initiatives.Educates the IT organization on the direction of the business.Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation.Coordinates and organizes input from various stakeholders, negotiates priorities, resolves conflicts, and builds consensus.Possesses expertise in the business unit(s) they support as well as an understanding of the IT organization’s systems and capabilities.Applies insurance and information system knowledge to assist business in improving workflow and improving the cost-effective utilization of insurance systems.May assist with test planning and tests configuration changes and RICEFs.Achieves the strategic vision and operating platforms that define the people, processes, tools, and technology.Works with business Product Owners to create and maintain an operating plan.Conducts user acceptance testing and may conduct functional unit testing and integration testing.Facilitates communication between IT and business stakeholders/Product Owners to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements.Provides insurance and technical support to IT staff.Implements new systems/solutions, enhancements, and maintenance of installed systems.Documents user manuals to describe application installation and operating procedures.Participates in and contributes to design sessions in prototyping new or existing systems.Works to continually enhance business processes, operations, and information process flow.WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred with a major or emphasis in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Minimum 2 years of relevant technical or business work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum 2 years of related experience in business analysis required.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certifications and domain expertise preferred.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Strong analytical skills, ability to create compelling business cases; ability to provide input for cost/effort estimates and financial analysis. Team-oriented focus; ability to conduct effective meetings with business and project teams; ability to create and interpret user needs into specifications, user stories, flowcharts, UML diagrams, etc. Highly competent in reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical industry-related journals and DOI filings. Strong understanding of basic system engineering, object-oriented design, information risk and security guidelines, and architecture standards. Knowledge of Modeling Techniques: Object Orientation analysis, UML (e.g. Use Cases, Activity Diagrams). Good understanding of data management and database concepts. In depth understanding of the various software development lifecycles (e.g. Scrum, Waterfall and/or Hybrid) and demonstrated experience in writing software requirements and test specifications. Intermediate knowledge of SQL and intermediary working knowledge of excel (e.g., Data cleaning, manipulation, and reporting). Working knowledge of API standards for communicating and integration between applications.Program Specific Requirements
Knowledge of Microsoft products including Viva is a plus. Expertise in writing RICEF functional specifications is required.Physical Requirements
This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently will sit, stand, walk, and bend during working hours. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. May be required to lift light objects. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing corrected to a normal range.WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in an office environment and requires the frequent use of computer, telephone, copier and other standard office equipment.COMPENSATION
The salary range listed for this position, 77,586.10 to 130,843.64, is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at ICW Group, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education. In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package outlined below.WHY JOIN ICW GROUP?
Challenging work and the ability to make a differenceYou will have a voice and feel a sense of belongingWe offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company matchBonus potential for all positionsPaid Time Off with an accrual rate of 5.23 hours per pay period (equal to 17 days per year)10 paid holidays throughout the calendar yearWant to continue learning? We’ll support you 100%ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Partners with business leaders to align IT initiatives with business strategy.Acts as an intermediary between the business community and the technical community.Elicits, analyzes, and documents detailed business requirements, understand business processes and relevant technology for business initiatives.Educates the IT organization on the direction of the business.Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation.Coordinates and organizes input from various stakeholders, negotiates priorities, resolves conflicts, and builds consensus.Possesses expertise in the business unit(s) they support as well as an understanding of the IT organization’s systems and capabilities.Applies insurance and information system knowledge to assist business in improving workflow and improving the cost-effective utilization of insurance systems.May assist with test planning and tests configuration changes and RICEFs.Achieves the strategic vision and operating platforms that define the people, processes, tools, and technology.Works with business Product Owners to create and maintain an operating plan.Conducts user acceptance testing and may conduct functional unit testing and integration testing.Facilitates communication between IT and business stakeholders/Product Owners to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements.Provides insurance and technical support to IT staff.Implements new systems/solutions, enhancements, and maintenance of installed systems.Documents user manuals to describe application installation and operating procedures.Participates in and contributes to design sessions in prototyping new or existing systems.Works to continually enhance business processes, operations, and information process flow.WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred with a major or emphasis in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Minimum 2 years of relevant technical or business work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum 2 years of related experience in business analysis required.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certifications and domain expertise preferred.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Strong analytical skills, ability to create compelling business cases; ability to provide input for cost/effort estimates and financial analysis. Team-oriented focus; ability to conduct effective meetings with business and project teams; ability to create and interpret user needs into specifications, user stories, flowcharts, UML diagrams, etc. Highly competent in reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical industry-related journals and DOI filings. Strong understanding of basic system engineering, object-oriented design, information risk and security guidelines, and architecture standards. Knowledge of Modeling Techniques: Object Orientation analysis, UML (e.g. Use Cases, Activity Diagrams). Good understanding of data management and database concepts. In depth understanding of the various software development lifecycles (e.g. Scrum, Waterfall and/or Hybrid) and demonstrated experience in writing software requirements and test specifications. Intermediate knowledge of SQL and intermediary working knowledge of excel (e.g., Data cleaning, manipulation, and reporting). Working knowledge of API standards for communicating and integration between applications.Program Specific Requirements
Knowledge of Microsoft products including Viva is a plus. Expertise in writing RICEF functional specifications is required.Physical Requirements
This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently will sit, stand, walk, and bend during working hours. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. May be required to lift light objects. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing corrected to a normal range.WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in an office environment and requires the frequent use of computer, telephone, copier and other standard office equipment.COMPENSATION
The salary range listed for this position, 77,586.10 to 130,843.64, is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at ICW Group, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education. In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package outlined below.WHY JOIN ICW GROUP?
Challenging work and the ability to make a differenceYou will have a voice and feel a sense of belongingWe offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, and vision plans as well as 401K retirement plans and company matchBonus potential for all positionsPaid Time Off with an accrual rate of 5.23 hours per pay period (equal to 17 days per year)10 paid holidays throughout the calendar yearWant to continue learning? We’ll support you 100%ICW Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. ICW Group will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr