Lead IT Business Systems Analyst

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between IT capabilities and business objectives to facilitate, manage, and prioritize improvements through process or system solutions to increase overall quality and meet business partner demands.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to interpret and recommend best solutions to align IT and business initiatives, including documentation and / or review for completeness and accuracy.
• Mentor and transfer knowledge to less experienced team members (e.g. processes, applications and / or methodologies).
• Quantify business opportunities and develop formal recommendations to management.
• Adhere to SDLC and project methodologies; may lead or train a team accordingly.
• Act as a change agent and subject matter expert in applications / specific area of knowledge; understand the request for change vs. what the most efficient resolution to make decisions and communicate information to the team, management, and stakeholders
• May act as Implementation Manager / Product Owner to help align the overall strategic direction; collaborate and direct one or more teams to prioritize the work and assess impacts and risks.
• May facilitate or participate in agile ceremonies, or support / act as Scrum Master in close collaboration with Product Owner on the vision of team and workload.
• Conduct peer reviews which may include requirements, user stories, test plans, etc. May serve as the subject matter expert during tasks to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee and assist with requirements documentation completed by the team.
• Participate or coordinate technology evaluations by assisting business areas with changes or selection of systems. Participate or coordinate Request for Proposal processes, impact analysis and feasibility studies. Maintain relationships with IT application vendors during selection processes and implementation projects. Provide consultancy and research possibilities with respect to solutions and cost (support business case preparation).
• Collaborate closely with external vendors to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of products and services. Maintain oversight of vendor performance, adherence to contractual obligations, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor-related issues, proactively addressing risks and resolving challenges to keep projects on track. Drive accountability through regular status reviews, performance metrics, and clear communication, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

Compensation

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

Competitive Pay

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Discounts

Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work / Life Balance Benefits

Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

College Coach Program

Back-Up Care Program

PTO for Volunteer Hours

Employee Matching Gifts Program

Employee Resource Groups

Inclusion and Diversity Programs

Employee Recognition Program

Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts throughthe Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including theInclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees.Theyprovide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegonacquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.