Business Analyst - hourly

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Job description

Join Our Team

Due to COVID-19, most of our employees are working from home. We have implemented a virtual hiring process and continue to interview candidates by phone or video conferencing, and we are onboarding new employees both onsite and remotely. We value the safety of every member of our community.

About this Position

The Business Analyst is a hourly position that functions as a liaison with management, analysts, and IT staff. The candidate assists in the development of project specifications and implementation plans for Life Operation projects.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

DETAILS

* Job type: Hourly temporary

* Hours: up to 40 hours

* Duration: until April 2022

* Hourly rate: up to $45 (based on experience)

* Benefits: Not eligible for benefits, except 401k

* Pay: W2

Performs analysis of departmental systems and procedures:

* Develops project specifications, requirements and user stories in Version one or Jira

* Develops operational workflow to understand current and future state of a business process or system

* Coordinate, manage and execute projects and other tasks for Life Operations

* Research, analyze and resolve departmental system issues and concerns

* Develop and maintain statistical reports as needed on a daily, weekly, monthly and ad hoc basis for all levels of management

* Work with Product Owner and Subject Matter experts to devise and recommend solutions and options for system design and enhancements

* Work with SME's to understand current business processes and systems and determine the requirements for future development.

* Facilitate and document discovery meetings and publish details in confluence

* Broad knowledge of the systems and processes of the departments and business functions they support

* Able to work independently with more limited direction from management.

* Handle multiple priorities simultaneously

Implements projects:

* Coordinates supporting documentation for sprint planning and refinement

* Performs post-implementation follow up to ensure accuracy and resolution of problems identified in project proposal

Assists other Primerica affiliates:

* Reviews operational workflows for continuity with U.S. operations

* Performs background analysis of problem

* Develops objectives for problem solutions

* Identifies possible solutions with appropriate personnel

* Participates in project life cycle

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience

* 3-5 years' analysis, quality control, and information systems experience

* 2 years' service as Business Systems Analyst or equivalent business and technical experience

* Excellent organizational skills

* Ability to work overtime as needed

* Math aptitude and basic accounting skills

* Excellent verbal and written communications skills

* Ability to work with programmers, coordinators, technical support staff, clerical staff and management of other departments

* Strong communication skills including presentations

* Ability to work with extreme time sensitivity

* Strong analytical aptitude

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

* 3-5 years QA, BA or Project Management Experience preferred

* Bachelor's Degree in Business, MIS, or related field preferred, not required

TECHNICAL SKILLS

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Project, Excel, Teams, Visio, and PowerPoint

* Working knowledge of QMF or SQL and database structures

* Agile & Version One experience a plus

* Test Script writing and use of Test Rail experience a plus

* Knowledge of application design and software development methodologies

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

* Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills

* Ability to communicate within and across diverse project teams

* Ability to work with extreme time sensitivity and handle multiple and changing priorities simultaneously

* Strong analytical aptitude

* Self-motivated with the ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment

* Ability to work independently while understanding when to seek advice

This position is not benefit eligible.

FLSA status:

This position is exempt (not eligible for over time):

No

Our Benefits:

* Day one health, dental, and vision insurance

* 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match

* Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off

* Life and disability insurance

* Flexible Savings Account & Health Savings Account

* Professional development

* Tuition reimbursement

* Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.