RAD Business Systems Analyst

Posted:
9/13/2024, 5:48:32 AM

Location(s):
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Data & Analytics

We are looking for a highly motivated associate to join our team. As a RAD Business Systems Analyst, you will assist in providing systems support in developing and enhancing business systems with a focus on meeting stakeholder objectives, regulatory compliance, customer, and user experience. Must be able to analyze business and regulatory requests, assisting to determine systems and business operations impact, and preparing detailed requirements for projects with minimal systems impact.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
As a member of our team, you will have opportunities to manage your projects from the planning and design phase through development and maintenance. This position includes conducting systems analysis, writing business requirements, leading testing campaigns, and support enhancements to existing applications. The position will also involve working closely with data scientists, analysts, and modelers to design, manage and champion the department’s data strategy and product development practices. Additionally, it involves evaluating our business processes and driving efficiency and process improvements through the application of systems tools and/or automation. This is a great opportunity to work closely with various departments, manage projects, and to learn the skills required by the business and technology world!

Candidate Qualifications:
• Candidate with or pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field/equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience with Software Development Life Cycle is preferred
• Experience developing test plans and executing test scenarios to ensure the highest quality deliverables.
• Experience eliciting and documenting functional system requirements from project stakeholders.
• Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, a strong analytical ability and a willingness to respond to ad hoc requests from customers in a timely manner.
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision, perform under pressure and multi-task.
• Knowledge of Data Management concepts, including data modeling, architecture and data governance is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SQL is desirable.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and familiarity with Agile project management practices is a plus.

Additional qualifications for senior level analyst grade(s):
• 3+ years of experience leading large-scale, complex systems projects through all phases of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience driving activities of analysts preferred
• Experience working in an Agile environment and familiarity with Agile project management practices required.
• SAFE/Agile certifications are a plus.

  • Must be able to use a PC.
  • Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting skills.
  • Must be able to multi-task.
  • Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information and follow processes that have been published.
  • Must be knowledgeable of software coding and following standards and processes that have been published and the guidelines for the design.
  • Must be able to provide system training to team members as needed.
  • Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise, professional oral or written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers, and other employees of the organization.
  • Must be able to perform under pressure and stressful situations.
  • May be required to be on call for production support 24x7.
  • Must be able to concentrate and demonstrate a capacity for learning technical concepts and adapting to new technologies quickly.

Must have the following education and experience:

  • 0-1 years of experience is preferred.
  • Agile/SAFE certifications preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in IFMS or related computer science field. Other degrees accepted with 1-year experience.

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At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.


 

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

  • Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
  • Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.