NJM Insurance Group
Functional Analyst
Trenton, NJ
Oct 26, 2024
Full-time
Full Job Description

The Functional Analyst 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 throughout the project lifecycle. This role will assist in problem and solution scoping, will effectively communicate requirements and may get involved in quality assurance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analysis/Technical Skills:

  • Support and promote 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 applying appropriate requirements elicitation techniques (interviews, surveys, brainstorming sessions, etc.).
  • Understand estimation methodologies; provide estimates for assignments.
  • Facilitate meetings and 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.
  • Regularly confirm expectations and proactively provide due dates for assignments.
  • Proactively communicate status of assignments and escalate gaps/issues which will impact targeted timeframes for deliverables.
  • Participate in testing activities.
  • Understand and follow IT department best practices and standards.
  • Schedule and facilitate project meetings as necessary for successful delivery.

Continuous Improvement & Product Knowledge:

  • Proactively seek mentoring from senior team members.
  • Develop an in-depth knowledge of multiple application’s current implementations as well as available features and functionality.
  • Through self-study and mentoring, remain informed of industry wide trends and departmental/company strategic initiatives.
  • Actively contribute to design of solutions by providing SME support.
  • Actively contribute to process improvement initiatives for the individual, functional group/team, department or organization to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Interact with vendor user groups, as necessary.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

  • 2+ years of experience as a Business Analyst (working with Personal Lines Insurance products is preferred).
  • 4+ year of experience in software delivery.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with different requirements gathering tools and techniques (use cases, diagramming, process modeling, interviews, workshops, etc.).
  • Experience with multiple project delivery methodologies (Agile, SAFE preferred)
  • 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.

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.

PDN-9d55a053-9528-4dbb-a29e-703e234e91e3
Job Information
Job Category:
Insurance
Spotlight Employer
Related jobs
Southern Company
Reader,Meter - AMR
Southern Company
Records gas consumption data from residential, industrial, and commercial customers using electronic remote reading device mounted in company vehicle; reports data for Marketers to use for customer bi...
Nov 22, 2024
Cumming, GA
Southern Company
APPRENTICE LINEMAN - Transmission Line Construction  HQ Location: 205 Southfield Parkway, Forest Park, GA but you will be assigned to work assignments throughout the State of Georgia NOTE: We ar...
Nov 22, 2024
Forest Park, GA
Southern Company
Wireless Sales and Innovation Manager Overall responsibility for driving revenue growth and developing, implementing, and optimizing strategies to achieve wireless sales objectives at Southern Communi...
Nov 22, 2024
Birmingham, AL
©2024 TalentAlly.
Powered by TalentAlly.
Apply for this job
Functional Analyst
NJM Insurance Group
Trenton, NJ
Oct 26, 2024
Full-time
Your Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Zip Code *
Password *
Confirm Password *
Create your Profile from your Resume
By clicking the Apply button, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy.
Continue to Apply

NJM Insurance Group would like you to finish the application on their website.

Ace your interview with AI-powered interview practice

Get comfortable talking to hiring managers, receive personalized feedback on areas for improvement, sharpen your ability to answer the most common questions, and build confidence in formulating strong responses on the spot. Click the button below to begin your three free virtual interviews!