Guidewire ClaimCenter Business Analyst

Kforce

  • New York City, NY
  • $60.00-65.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a Guidewire ClaimCenter Business Analyst. Summary: The Claims Business Analyst is responsible for developing detailed business and functional requirements for claims processing and administration systems, as well as ensuring proper integration with downstream systems for reporting purposes. The role also includes planning and conducting User Acceptance Testing to guarantee that the systems meet the necessary specifications. Additionally, the Claims Business Analyst provides analytical support for various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the claims management processes within the organization. Responsibilities:
  • Lead requirements definitions for complex enhancements and on-going strategic initiatives
  • Identify and translate business needs into clearly defined requirements
  • Create documentation inclusive of business use cases, process/data flows, traceability matrices, and report mock-ups
  • Plan, facilitate, and conduct requirements gathering sessions, meetings, and presentations
  • Lead review sessions for completed business/functional requirements, with key business users focused on gaining consensus and final business approval
  • Cultivate strong professional relations within business units to thoroughly understand business needs
  • Collaborate with the development and testing teams to provide subject-matter expertise
  • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues when out-of-the-box functionality is leveraged
  • Ensure future solutions are efficient and effective across all business processes, while being consistent across products
  • Participate in the development and planning of the user acceptance testing activities, including test plans and scripts, based on requirements; After the planning phase, facilitate the UAT execution phase
  • Work with the business lead and project manager to obtain UAT signoff
  • B.A./B.S. degree
  • Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) is a plus
  • 7+ years of business analysis experience, with 3+ years within the space of property and casualty insurance claims; Experience with iterative and agile methodologies, with working knowledge of both SDLC and PMLC processes
  • Strong experience with the development of detailed business requirements and technical specifications
  • Proven hands-on experience with creation of business process diagrams, data rules, business requirements, and functional requirements/user stories
  • Knowledge and experience when reviewing, re-engineering, or developing IT solutions for business process/improvements automation
  • Experience operating and interfacing with business management during walkthrough, interview, presentation, and negotiation processes
  • Proven track record for creating clear, concise deliverables which reflect a deep understanding of business needs and software functionality
  • Proven track record for claims system implementation and support
  • Clear verbal and written skills
  • Ability to understand communication channels and can escalate appropriately
  • Experience using standard project and business tools including, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint, UI mock-up tools, etc.
  • Must be proficient with process modeling tools (e.g., Visio)
  • Experience with visualization tools is beneficial
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Experience supervising small teams
  • Strong initiative with the ability to self-manage
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work through challenges to complete the objectives correctly
  • Team player who works well with technical and business resources
  • Able to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance
  • Personal time-management skills and an ability to meet individual/team deadlines
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.

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