Business Analyst IV

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apex Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job#: 3028888 Job Description: Business Analyst IV Location: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin (Partial Remote) Employment Type: Contract Role Overview This role involves managing essential process documentation and leading the project implementation of functional and technical solutions. The position requires collaboration with business partners and IT leadership to gather business requirements, provide expertise, and execute plans to enhance business capability. This position functions as a combination of a Product Owner and a Business Analyst. Key Responsibilities • Act as a liaison between business and IT to drive project delivery. • Conduct daily touch base meetings with on and offshore team members to discuss deliverables and blockers. • Lead elicitation sessions to define requirements and user stories. • Enter User Stories and Acceptance Criteria into Atlassian JIRA. • Update ISO-based Insurance forms using Word and/or LibreOffice. • Create UAT Test Plans and support business execution of test cases. • Triage defects with IT and vendors, and assist the business with re-testing to resolve issues. Required Qualifications Experience: • 5+ years of experience in Business Analysis. • Proven experience as an Agile leader, with a background in both business-driven and IT projects. • Experience in the insurance industry, specifically outside of Life, Health, and Workers' Compensation. • Experience with Billing, Pricing, or Underwriting Operations projects. • Familiarity with ISO and/or non-ISO forms, policies, or letters and their production. • Proven ability to elicit and document requirements from senior-level stakeholders. • Experience leading UAT efforts and defect management resolution. • Background with integration and end-to-end solutions, including a policy administration system. Technical Skills: • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel). • Experience working with external web development vendors. • Experience with insurance policy and form development. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in specialty insurance lines such as Aviation, Financial Lines, Accident & Health (Employee Stop Loss), or Cyber. • Actuarial or Policy Rating experience using MS Excel. • Experience with API Mapping between Policy, Claims, and Financial Insurance Applications. • Experience with Insurance Data Analytics, AI, or Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Azure). We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.