Business Systems Analyst

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Location(s)

Alpharetta, Georgia, Birmingham, Alabama, Downers Grove, Illinois, Jacksonville, Florida

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Kemper is growing and seeking an experienced technical Business Systems Analyst to work on IT projects supporting business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with the business for IT portfolio coordination.
• Perform systems analysis and development of technical design documents.
• Research and develop functional design documents.
• Outline detailed application testing and support user acceptance testing.
• Serve as a subject matter expert within a specific scope.
• Lead complex change management activities, including: Training (e.g., training plans and materials, training sessions), process improvements and efficiencies, documentation support (e.g., operational procedures, troubleshooting guides), production readiness activities (e.g., war room, deployment support and checkout, customer support).
• Lead analysis, design, implementation, and testing of configuration.
• Advanced knowledge of systems development lifecycle activities
• Maintains knowledge of business functionality and technical platforms as business climate and technology platforms evolve.
• Performs procedural duties within standardized practices, where applicable.
• Complies with and supports all corporate, department and security policies and procedures.
• Support high level estimation and design during Ideation.
• Provide oversight of small work requests.
• Mentors BSA group to improve overall level of performance.
• Coordinate production activities such as: Triage, troubleshooting, data analysis, product and compliance requests
  
  

Qualifications

• 8 years of technical business system analyst experience required.
• Strong testing and production support background is needed.
• Advanced knowledge of systems development lifecycle activities
• Property and Casualty insurance industry experience is a plus.
• Must be proficient with business analysis including: Creation of workflows, documenting of use cases and business requirements documentation, test cases and data analysis.
• Requires strong design experience – including functional requirements documentation, test cases, requirements coverage.
• Background working with Agile and waterfall methodologies, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with SQL, AWS, XML, JSON, JIRA, Confluence, HP ALM, ServiceNow, Excel, Postman, PowerPoint, Visio/Drawio
• Education equivalent to a college degree in an information technology related or business administration related discipline, supplemented by insurance or computer-related courses/knowledge, or the equivalent in related work experience.
• This is a hybrid position, working 4 days in the office.
  
  

The range for this position is $86,200 to $143,600. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.

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Kemper at a Glance

The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $13 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.8 million policies, is represented by approximately 22,200 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers. Learn more at Kemper.com .

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We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Our Employees Enjoy Great Benefits

• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
• Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
• Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
• Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
• Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
• Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.