Business Analyst Job at Great American Insurance Group in Cincinnati

Overview

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The Crop Division of Great American has been helping generations of farmers take control of their risks since 1915. The Division is also one of a select few private companies authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) to write MPCI policies. With six regional offices throughout the U.S., the teams provide tremendous expertise in the specific needs of farmers and crops. Great American's Crop Division is looking for a Business Analyst to join the IT team. This individual will ideally work a hybrid schedule out of the Cincinnati, OH office. The specific title and compensation for this role will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capabilities. We strongly value agriculture and crop insurance industry expertise and will consider candidates with deep domain knowledge who may be newer to formal business analysis roles.

Job location and related details: Cincinnati, OH. We strongly value agriculture and crop insurance industry expertise and will consider candidates with deep domain knowledge who may be newer to formal business analysis roles.

Essential Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements using industry-standard techniques
• Translate business needs into clear functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Perform gap analysis between current and future state processes
• Lead requirements strategy for complex, enterprise-wide initiatives (senior level)

Process Improvement

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend optimization opportunities
• Support process redesign initiatives using data-driven insights
• Document current and future state process flows
• Lead enterprise process improvement across multiple business units (senior level)

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as liaison between business units, IT teams, and external vendors
• Facilitate requirements sessions and demos with stakeholders at various organizational levels
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project impacts
• Interface with senior leadership and mentor team members (senior level)

Project Support

• Support project delivery by ensuring requirements align with business objectives
• Track requirements traceability throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify and escalate risks related to requirements and scope
• Serve as BA lead on large programs and coordinate across multiple project streams (senior level)

Documentation & Reporting

• Create and maintain comprehensive requirements documentation (BRDs, FRDs, user stories)
• Develop process flows, data models, and system interaction diagrams
• Develop business architecture artifacts and executive-level presentations (senior level)

Solution Evaluation

• Analyze proposed solutions for feasibility and business value
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for recommended approaches
• Lead solution evaluation for multi-system integrations (senior level)

Testing & Validation

• Develop test scenarios and coordinate UAT activities
• Validate delivered solutions meet documented requirements
• Define UAT strategies for complex implementations (senior level)

Change Management

• Support organizational change initiatives through stakeholder engagement
• Assist in developing training materials and documentation
• Develop comprehensive change management strategies and training programs (senior level)

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, or related field
• One of the following experience paths:
• Path A: 5+ years of business analysis experience including requirements elicitation, process modeling, and system implementation
• Path B: 5+ years of agriculture/crop insurance industry experience with demonstrated analytical capabilities and process improvement involvement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn new technical tools and methodologies quickly

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with BA tools (JIRA, Confluence, Visio, or similar) - training provided for industry experts
• Basic SQL knowledge for data validation - preferred but not required
• Understanding of system integrations and data flows

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive business analysis or relevant industry experience
• Deep knowledge of crop insurance programs, agricultural risk management, or farming operations
• Experience with USDA programs, RMA regulations, or crop insurance systems
• Understanding of agricultural data systems, precision agriculture, or farm management software
• Experience leading complex, enterprise-level initiatives
• CBAP, PMI-PBA, or other relevant certifications
• Experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Data visualization tools experience (Tableau, Power BI)
• Previous mentoring or team leadership experience

What We're Looking For

• Passion for solving complex business problems in agriculture
• Ability to bridge the gap between business and technology
• Understanding of or interest in agricultural risk management
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills

Compensation And Growth

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Title and level based on experience and capabilities
• Comprehensive training provided for industry experts transitioning to BA roles
• Clear path for advancement within the role

Business Unit

• Crop

Benefits

• Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.
• We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
• Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries: Insurance

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