Cypress HCM
Job Description
Job Description
Business Analyst
6-Month Contract to Hire
Location: Remote (Preferably in the Eastern Timezone, specifically Cincinnati, OH)
Pay: $50-57/hr
Interview Process: 1 & done panel interview with hiring manager and team leaders
General Overview
We are seeking a seasoned Business Analyst (BA) with a background working in an Insurance or Financial space. This remote contractor role will work closely with business and IT stakeholders to define requirements, improve processes, and support system initiatives, with a focus on claims processing and policy administration systems.
Responsibilities
- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for insurance claims and policy systems.
- Partner with stakeholders across business units to define solutions that meet regulatory, technical, and operational needs.
- Translate business needs into functional specifications and user stories.
- Conduct gap analyses, process modeling, and impact assessments.
- Support the implementation and enhancement of core systems, particularly Guidewire.
- Facilitate requirements workshops, stakeholder interviews, and cross-functional meetings.
- Assist with testing, UAT coordination, and post-implementation reviews.
- Maintain detailed documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- 3+ years in a Business Analysis role:
- Proficient in BA tools and techniques (e.g., process modeling, use cases, traceability matrices, JIRA, Confluence, SQL)
- Property & Claims Insurance Background or Accounting Background
- CBAP certification preferred
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.