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Nationwide

Specialist, Technology Analyst

Nationwide, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.

Job Responsibilities

Partner with business and technology teams to gather and translate business needs into clear data and technology requirements.

Document requirements, data definitions, and process flows to support solution design and development.

Collaborate with engineering and data teams to ensure solutions align with requirements.

Perform data and process analysis to identify gaps, quality issues, and improvement opportunities.

Support delivery planning through impact analysis and requirement clarity.

Maintain knowledge of applications, platforms, and emerging technology trends.

Assist in vendor evaluations and ensure secure data practices.

Preferred Skills

Experience with enterprise data lake environments, ideally cloud-based.

Working knowledge of Databricks and medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).

Ability to define and validate data requirements, transformation rules, and quality checks.

Familiarity with data governance, metadata, and data lineage concepts.

Job Description Summary If you’re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!

As a Technology Analyst you will partner with the business to understand business needs and outcomes as well as provide all types of analysis skills related to understanding and meeting business outcomes. They translate business outcomes into solution requirements using techniques such as facilitation and visual management. A Technology Analyst should have broad technology and analysis experience including facilitation with large stakeholder groups, managing the complete requirements lifecycle, conducting structured analysis using both quantitative and qualitative techniques, analyzing data and application suites, and problem‑solving using a collaborative style. Technology Analysts are engaged in work efforts at all scales ranging from minor defect fixes and enhancements to development of new applications. You will also work on all types of solution approaches (e.g. custom development, package implementation) and domains (e.g. all application types, data warehouses, Web, and Cloud).

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the business and other technology professionals to understand business needs and outcomes.

Translate multiple business outcomes into solution requirements.

Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.

Execute moderate requirements and ensure business alignment using facilitation and visual management techniques.

Document and clarify requirements work products.

Provide mid-level analysis related to understanding and meeting business outcomes.

Partner with others to verify, trace and manage functional and non-functional requirements.

Possess a good understanding of the applications used to support the business in a specific Business Solution Area(s) (BSA).

Conduct quality improvements by providing complex analysis of relevant data.

Execute the complete requirements lifecycle from idea through implementation.

Lead or partner to facilitate requirement sessions with business leaders and other technology professionals using visual facilitation techniques.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting relationships: reports to Technology Manager or Director.

Typical Skills and Experiences Education:

Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is preferred.

License/Certification/Designation:

Technology certifications or designation are not required but encouraged.

Experience:

Six years of relevant work experience including software delivery or educational experience within a technology domain. Experience with delivering technology and/or business solutions across industries, platforms and/or lines of business (LOB) within the insurance and/or financial services industries. Demonstrated capability in managing the requirements lifecycle, including facilitation, elicitation, and documenting requirements.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of planning. Ability to influence, negotiate and set priorities needed. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus. Other criteria, including leadership or technical skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values:

Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions Overtime Eligibility:

Exempt (Not Eligible).

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

ADA:

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro‑rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company‑paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

Other Information Nationwide pays on a geographic‑specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment.

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Insurance

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