Business System Analyst

This position will be hybrid out of the Springfield, IL; Madison, WI; or Plano, TX office. It is not a remote position.Business Systems Analyst - Experienced We are seeking a Business Systems Analyst with proven experience to serve as a liaison between business and technology teams. This role will be responsible for gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements to design and implement efficient technology solutions. As a key member of the IT team, the Business Systems Analyst will contribute to the technical documentation and ensure that project solutions align with business objectives. Responsibilities Assist business users in developing business cases, including gathering data to support cost estimates and justifications. Analyze and document current-state business processes through stakeholder interviews and asset reviews. Facilitate discussions to elicit requirements, assess impacts, and estimate costs for enhancement requests. Organize and maintain business and system requirements in a central repository. Analyze Issues and support root-cause analysis. Collaborate with IT teams to develop technical specifications and data mappings between systems. Support project implementation efforts, working closely with project managers and cross-functional teams. Ensure project deliverables align with company standards and user requirements Research existing systems and processes to identify gaps and document capability shortfalls. Contribute to the development and execution of test plans to ensure solutions meet business needs. Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with team members. Requirements Experience in documenting business requirements and process flows. Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences. Proficiency in business process modeling and documentation tools. Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies is a plus. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Experience in software testing is a plus. Insurance industry experience is highly desirable. Pay Range: $61,900.00 - $91,300.00 Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc. #VIZI #LI-NW1 Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we've broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we're publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets. We're motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children's future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status For applicants that are California residents, please review our California Consumer Privacy Notice All applicants should review our Horace Mann Privacy Policy