Functional Analyst, Senior

3 weeks ago

Trenton, United States NJM Insurance Group Full time

The Functional Analyst, Senior is responsible for gathering, analyzing and documenting business or system processes and requirements for NJM's applications. This role will work closely with all Project and Business team members through-out the project lifecycle.

This role may be required to lead other team members and coordinate work efforts, assist in problem and solution scoping, effectively communicate requirements, and may get involved in quality assurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analysis/Technical Skills:

  • Lead and coordinate requirements planning & monitoring activities for project delivery.
  • Collaborate with applicable stakeholders to understand and diagram existing or new business processes using a variety of modeling techniques.
  • Elicit, capture and document requirements independently; prepare and maintain documentation utilizing user stories, use cases, diagrams, or other requirement management templates and tools.
  • Understand and demonstrate proficiency in appling appropriate requirements elicitation techniques (interviews, surveys, brainstorming sessions, etc.).
  • Well versed with estimation methodologies; provide estimates for assignments independently and lead team members with task estimation.
  • Lead meetings and drive team interaction, as well as foster business relationships.
  • Understand in detail the features, functions, and capabilities of package solutions in order to achieve proper business requirements alignment and adaptation to package as needed.
  • Assist in the investigation and resolution of incidents as needed.
Quality:
  • Complete assignments within expected timeframes.
  • Produce high-quality artifacts with a minimal level of re-work by leveraging peer reviews to ensure the accuracy of deliverables and adherence to standards.
  • Review artifacts produced by team members and provide constructive feedback.
  • Regularly confirm expectations and proactively provide due dates for assignments.
  • Proactively communicate status of assignments, identify gaps/issues which will impact targeted timeframes for deliverables, and communicate potential solutions for successful delivery.
  • Participate in testing activities; coordinate defect triage efforts
  • Understand, follow, and actively promote IT department best practices and standards.
  • Lead project meetings as necessary for successful delivery.
Continuous Improvement & Product Knowledge:
  • Proactively seek mentoring from senior team members.
  • Preserve/continue to develop an in-depth knowledge of multiple application's current implementations as well as available features and functionality; mentor others on such
  • Through self-study and mentoring, remain informed of industry wide trends and departmental/company strategic initiatives.
  • Proactively contribute to design of solutions by providing SME support. Evaluate effectiveness and completeness of proposed solutions.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives for the individual, functional group/team, department or organization and drive implementation to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Work with vendors to implement solutions that support NJMs current and future needs.
  • Recommend new features and functions that could add value to existing solutions.
Work Coordination and Delivery Support:
  • Mentor team members and drive work toward a successful delivery of efficient solutions.
  • Lead other analysts when assigned; provide guidance for their deliverables.
  • Plan and coordinate team activities for operational support work.
  • Understand scope of authority; recognize when to make decisions or escalate to higher levels.
  • Tailor communications to audience's needs and level of understanding.
  • Ensure that business needs are met as work evolves.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge and experience in Commercial Lines Insurance
  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of different requirements gathering tools and techniques (use cases, diagramming, process modeling, interviews, workshops, etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of multiple project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
  • Proven experience leading and coordinating team work efforts.
  • Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, and adapting to change.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
  • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Required Length and Type of Experience:
  • 6+ years of experience as a Business Analyst (working with Personal & Commercial Insurance products is preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in software delivery.
Required Certifications or Licenses:

Any certifications or licenses related to the following areas are of value-add:
  • Agile project delivery
  • Business Analysis
  • Property & Casualty Insurance


Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.

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