Project/Business Analyst - II - ICONMA, LLC
Hartford, CT 06103
About the Job
Project/Business Analyst – II
Location: Hartford, CT/Des Moines, IA/Hybrid
Duration: 14 months
Job Description:
The Client Individual Markets Discretionary Portfolio Team is looking for a Business Analyst to lead cross functional analyses and activities which inform both strategic change and operational processes throughout the company.
The right person for this role has excellent analytical abilities, has a demonstrated ability to apply analytics to solve business problems and identify opportunities, and has a strong understanding of business strategy, operations and Client development.
Responsibilities:
Proactively drive change in the company’s business processes that show tangible improvements in the company’s performance
Assist in delivering on behalf of Client project portfolio that aligns with the company's strategy and delivers on key business objectives
Work closely with portfolio managers and business subject matter experts (SMEs) in driving strategic planning activities during planning and budgeting cycles.
Work closely with project managers, stakeholders, and development teams to define and document project requirements, scope, systems functions, processes, challenges and opportunities to successfully implement solutions for complex projects
Assisting with the development and maintenance of project and test plans
Process mapping documentation
Developing training and system procedure documentation
Providing post-implementation support to measure and ensure project benefits were realized
Report on critical project Client
Facilitating business requirement walkthrough meetings and partnering with the business on functional specification reviews
Independently managing projects of light complexity from initiation to implementation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3+) years of business analyst experience in (OR 10+ years of Business Analyst experience and a high school diploma) in an insurance or financial services company.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to quantify impacts and synthesize data from multiple sources
Experience with business modeling or process mapping
Demonstrated self-starter and effective individual contributor
Strong financial acumen and ability to complete Cost Benefit Analysis work independently
Strong analytical, organization and interpersonal skills
Experience working within various delivery methodologies.
Agile experience is required.
Scaled Agile experience is a plus.
Ability to excel and lead in a fast-paced environment while taking on diverse responsibilities
Ability to understand, document and effectively communicate up and down stream system and process impacts
Excellent communication skills, work ethic and a high level of personal integrity and accountability
Strong experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Visio a plus
Must have an entrepreneurial attitude and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
Experience working with external vendors and outsourced business models is a plus
Languages:
English
Read
Write
Speak
Skills:
Required
EXCEL
Self-starter
Financial acumen
AGILE
Operations
Additional Skills:
Excellent communication skills
Documentation
Microsoft PowerPoint
Test plans
Budgeting
VISIO
Maintenance
TOPO
Strategic planning
Managing projects
Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor's Degree
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Location: Hartford, CT/Des Moines, IA/Hybrid
Duration: 14 months
Job Description:
The Client Individual Markets Discretionary Portfolio Team is looking for a Business Analyst to lead cross functional analyses and activities which inform both strategic change and operational processes throughout the company.
The right person for this role has excellent analytical abilities, has a demonstrated ability to apply analytics to solve business problems and identify opportunities, and has a strong understanding of business strategy, operations and Client development.
Responsibilities:
Proactively drive change in the company’s business processes that show tangible improvements in the company’s performance
Assist in delivering on behalf of Client project portfolio that aligns with the company's strategy and delivers on key business objectives
Work closely with portfolio managers and business subject matter experts (SMEs) in driving strategic planning activities during planning and budgeting cycles.
Work closely with project managers, stakeholders, and development teams to define and document project requirements, scope, systems functions, processes, challenges and opportunities to successfully implement solutions for complex projects
Assisting with the development and maintenance of project and test plans
Process mapping documentation
Developing training and system procedure documentation
Providing post-implementation support to measure and ensure project benefits were realized
Report on critical project Client
Facilitating business requirement walkthrough meetings and partnering with the business on functional specification reviews
Independently managing projects of light complexity from initiation to implementation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least three (3+) years of business analyst experience in (OR 10+ years of Business Analyst experience and a high school diploma) in an insurance or financial services company.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to quantify impacts and synthesize data from multiple sources
Experience with business modeling or process mapping
Demonstrated self-starter and effective individual contributor
Strong financial acumen and ability to complete Cost Benefit Analysis work independently
Strong analytical, organization and interpersonal skills
Experience working within various delivery methodologies.
Agile experience is required.
Scaled Agile experience is a plus.
Ability to excel and lead in a fast-paced environment while taking on diverse responsibilities
Ability to understand, document and effectively communicate up and down stream system and process impacts
Excellent communication skills, work ethic and a high level of personal integrity and accountability
Strong experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Visio a plus
Must have an entrepreneurial attitude and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
Experience working with external vendors and outsourced business models is a plus
Languages:
English
Read
Write
Speak
Skills:
Required
EXCEL
Self-starter
Financial acumen
AGILE
Operations
Additional Skills:
Excellent communication skills
Documentation
Microsoft PowerPoint
Test plans
Budgeting
VISIO
Maintenance
TOPO
Strategic planning
Managing projects
Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor's Degree
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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