Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Are you a naturally curious problem-solver who enjoys connecting business needs with practical solutions? At Modern Woodmen of America, our Business Analysts play a key role in improving processes, supporting enterprise projects, and helping teams work more effectively together. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a collaborative organization that values professional development, meaningful work, and community impact.

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with over $18 billion assets. Fraternals are unique membership organizations that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and examine business processes, identify solutions for improving efficiencies, and prepare necessary documentation for enterprise projects.
• Participate in multiple/concurrent projects from business analysis through project completion.
• Document requirements utilizing various business requirement elicitation techniques. Collect, analyze, and develop these requirements ensuring alignment with the business strategy.
• Act as translator/interpreter between business and technology experts during requirements gathering and design discussions. Collaborating with project team members on design and selection of technology solutions.
• Help identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with each solution/design accurately.

• Assist in developing and implementing test plans/scenarios to ensure successful project delivery.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related discipline.
• One year of related experience. Basic understanding of the life insurance/financial services industry to interpret business requirements preferred.
• Promote a positive and professional image and develop productive relationships.
• Ability to adjust and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to relate business requirements in a clear and concise manner.
• Inquisitive and persistent – by seeking to understand the real issues and not take things at face value; able to interpret requirements.

What we offer:

• Pay: The hourly pay for this position is $25.75-$27.75. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, nor can we guarantee future sponsorship.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time hybrid- hourly position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday- Friday, with flexible start time between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Hybrid positions work at least four days in office each week. Employees beginning to work in a new hybrid role will be expected to work on-site (five days a week) during the initial training period which may be up to one year. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change at any time based on business needs.
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
• Professional growth: Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site Café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It is home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Exceptional benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include:
  • Company-paid retirement plan
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee Impact Bonus
  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
  • Group term life insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.

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