$80,000 - $115,000/ year
Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solution are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.
Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.
We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Business Analyst in our Professional Services team, you will be responsible for leading and driving the business analysis efforts for complex projects. You will collaborate with project sponsors, stakeholders, and technical teams to elicit, analyze, document, and implement business requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives and organizational goals for our NetRate and MGA Systems products. Your extensive experience and strong leadership skills will be vital in guiding and mentoring other business analysts within the team.
Core Requirements and Responsibilities:
Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:
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Lead the business analysis efforts for complex projects, including requirement gathering, analysis, documentation, and implementation of business needs, functional and non-functional specifications, use cases, and process flows.
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Collaborate with project sponsors and stakeholders to ensure a thorough understanding of business objectives and technical solutions, aligning them with overarching PS goals.
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Facilitate workshops, interviews, and meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements, resolve conflicts, and drive consensus.
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Participate in project planning and estimation activities, providing valuable insights and contributing to project scope definition.
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Excellent relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with partners across all levels of the organization to understand their business, challenges and opportunities.
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Proven ability to produce high-quality deliverables, including clear and concise business documents, reports, and presentations.
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Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify process improvement opportunities and provide recommendations for optimizing project delivery.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, quality, IT, as well as other project/program managers, to ensure successful implementation of projects.
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Proactively identify and address project issues, risks, and dependencies to mitigate potential challenges and ensure project success.
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Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
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Facilitate effective communication and knowledge sharing among project team members and stakeholders.
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Mentor and guide other business analysts, providing support, feedback, and sharing best practices to enhance their skills and performance.
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Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to business analysis and software development.
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Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced software development environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Insurance software experience
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MS Office Applications
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Working knowledge of backend development systems
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Agile development methodologies
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, specialized training, or equivalent work experience
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5-7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in a software development or IT environment.
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Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, such as Agile
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Proven experience leading complex business analysis initiatives and driving successful project outcomes.
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Solid expertise in requirement gathering techniques, documentation standards, and business analysis tools.
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Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
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Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a detail-oriented mindset.
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Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
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Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or similar certification.
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Experience with industry-specific software or tools used in business analysis.
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Knowledge of insurance industry-specific standards and regulations
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Experience in facilitating workshops and conducting user interviews.
Additional Requirements and Details:
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Travel required up to 10% of the time.
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Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
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Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).
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Frequent sitting and/or standing.
The Vertafore Way
Insurance is about relationships, and technology should make those relationships stronger. That's why, at Vertafore, it's our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers, becoming better every day, and delivering results you can see, we provide the level of trust and security that insurance is all about.
· Bias to Action: We're united by an innate drive to take action and make a difference in the technology and insurance spaces.
· Win Together: We work together as one team, showing empathy and respect along the way.
· Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.
· Say It, Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.
· Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.
· We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.
Is this role not an exact fit for you? Keep an eye on our Careers Page for other positions!
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you’d like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and teambuilding. There are times you may be asked to come into an office and/or travel for specific meetings for a specific business purpose and this varies by job responsibilities.
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
We believe insurance is about relationships. And technology should only make them stronger.
We exist to empower independent agents, carriers, and MGAs. To drive their success. Because their success is our success. And their ambitions for tomorrow are our goals for today.
Since our inception, we’ve been the technology backbone of the insurance industry. We began punching cards for independent agents over 50 years ago and turned this passion for technology into a relentless pursuit. Born
of human-centric purpose, we empower our customers with the technology to garner trust.
Built to adapt, we equip the insurance channel for the future—transforming business and relationships along the way. Where others see opposition, we see opportunity. To look ahead. To modernize. To prepare our customers for
what’s next—because we’re always thinking about it. Always innovating. Always building. Always creating.
Quite simply…we love insurance. Because behind every policy—is a person. And we’re obsessed with powering the spirit of our industry.
Why Work With Us
Our team is bright and talented, and we bring passion to the work we do every day and continually strive to improve. We’re a Flexible First work environment, meaning team members work from home as often as they’d like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and team building. We work hard and we have fun doing it!
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our Flexible First working environment allows team members to work from home as often as they'd like, while using our offices for collaboration and team building.
