Overview
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Job Details
We are seeking a Lead Business Analyst to support key initiatives in the insurance and underwriting domain. This role involves leading business and technical requirement sessions, collaborating with IT and business leadership, and driving delivery across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have experience bridging the gap between business needs and technology solutions while demonstrating strong leadership and documentation skills.
Location: Madison, WI or New York, NY preferred (1 day per week onsite); remote candidates within the U.S. will also be considered.
Duration: 6 months with likely extensions
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CST
Key Responsibilities
Lead requirements-gathering sessions and collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams
Act as the liaison between business users and IT to deliver functional and technical solutions
Document requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria in tools like JIRA
Analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and develop workflow documentation and process maps
Lead UAT planning, execution, and defect management with internal teams and external vendors
Support development of insurance policies, forms, and letters, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment
Create presentations, test plans, and project documentation for leadership and business partners
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst or Product Owner, ideally in the insurance industry
Proven track record leading end-to-end delivery of business and IT-driven projects
Strong understanding of insurance pricing, rating tools, and policy administration systems
Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and JIRA
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio)
Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and proactively solve problems
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on projects involving actuarial systems, policy forms, or insurance data analytics
Familiarity with AI, predictive modeling, or digital underwriting transformation initiatives
Prior experience working with vendors or web development partners to resolve issues
Experience in specialty insurance lines (cyber, construction, aviation, accident and health, or stop-loss)
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Company Profile:
Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.
Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting .
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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