Product Configuration Analyst

Job Summary

Assist business team in analysis, definition and documentation of complex business rules, configuration, and processes. Configure/code/develop/implement product, business, functionality, and process rules leveraging vendor solutions and tools within vendor platforms (ex. Titanium, ADMI, Fire Light, and Underwriting Pro). Responsible for developing/exercising unit test plans and assisting in the development of the system test and integrated test strategies. Analyzes, prioritizes and corrects defects as identified.

• Work with business teams to define and document complex Nassau business rules and product configurations
• Implement, configure, code and manage required rules and processes using vendor systems (Titanium, ADMI, Fire Light, Underwriting Pro) and tools
• Work closely with vendor management and staff to ensure appropriate systems operation.
• Provide a combination of technical and business expertise as it relates to product calculations and solving business problems
• Ensure deliverables are of a high quality and meet expected dates; accuracy of work affects overall profitability of Nassau product portfolio
• Ensure adherence to development standards and practices
• Interact daily with business and Information Technology management and staff
• Know and adhere to Change Control procedures
• Partner with Quality Assurance Analysts to ensure comprehensive test plans are developed
• Develop/write test plans based upon business and technical requirements/specifications
• Provide creative solutions to business problems utilizing business knowledge and technology expertise.
• Interpret and understand documentation from areas such as Actuarial, Legal, Senior Management. Translate and combine with Individual Line business requirements to produce Business specifications/use cases.
• Execute test plans, and interpret/report results
• Create and maintain complex Nassau business rules
• Documentation diligence in documenting and managing large and complex business and product rule sets
• Ability to identify system defects using specifications and testing models. Ability to provide sufficient details about cause and symptoms to facilitate resolution. Ensure resolution of defects.
• Work with Senior Analyst and/or Project Manager to create project documentation including, but not limited to, scope document, project plan, issues document, test strategy and test plan.
• Participate in lessons learned sessions postproduction
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required by management
• Must maintain appropriate attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Minimum 3 years of Life and Annuity Product experience
• Overall systems developer mentality with good logic comprehension and moderate programming skills; analytical with a technical aptitude
• Solid understanding of the Life and Annuity business including product calculations; general understanding of underwriting concepts, new business and Life and Annuity sales processes
• Strong work ethic and drive; self motivator
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Broad industry experience with the development and implementation of business process systems and solutions is highly desirable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience working as a Business/Requirements Analyst is a plus
• Strategic thinker
• Demonstrated attentiveness to detail and accuracy
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills, task oriented
• Ability to work within a diverse, matrix/team environment including business partners, consultants, and vendors.
• Ability to work independently, multitask and focus on critical path deliverables
• Formal project lifecycle methodology experience (SDLC, Iterative-Phase, RAD, Agile, etc.)
• Proficient in JIRA, Share Point

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