Location: New York,NY, USA
As an Associate Model Office Analyst or Model Office Analyst, you will assist with or will be responsible for the development and execution of comprehensive test plans for new software packages and modifications and upgrades to existing applications.
This is a hybrid eligible position with remote work consideration. This position may require planned visits to a Company office. SML supports remote work for NY, PA, NJ, CT, MA, AL, FL, TX, OH, MN, IN, GA, IL, IA, AZ and NC. If you are interested in this position, but don't live near Binghamton, NY, this may be an opportunity for you!
Description of Duties & Responsibilities of an Associate Model Office Analyst or Model Office Analyst:
* Create and execute general comprehensive test plans.
* Set up appropriate test cases and identify and document all necessary test scenarios with details of expected results.
* Document actual test results against expected results. Research and document reasons for discrepancies.
* Communicate with department management to provide input for necessary changes during testing.
* Analyze and assist management with development to functional specifications for Company systems.
* Assist management with suggestions and alternative methods for accomplishing requests.
* Execute general systematic corrections to resolve policy issues.
* Assist management with investigation and resolution of system issues.
In addition to the above, a Model Office Analyst will also be responsible for the following:
* Create more in-depth comprehensive test plans and set up appropriate test cases.
* Coordinate with business units and programmers to analyze and develop functional specifications for Company systems.
* Design specifications for new computer programs or upgrades.
* Provide suggestions and alternative methods to management for accomplishing requests.
* Execute complex systematic corrections to resolve policy issues.
* Investigate and resolve reported application system issues.
Required skills & experience of an Associate Model Office Analyst or Model Office Analyst:
* Minimum of 1 year in life insurance administration experience required.
* Comprehensive knowledge of life insurance products preferred.
* Technical understanding of life insurance administration systems preferred.
* Business Analyst and System Testing skills preferred.
* In depth knowledge of life insurance application systems preferred.
* Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite required.
* Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
* Ability to take care of both internal and external customer needs.
* Ability to pay close attention to detail.
* Ability to prioritize and organize a heavy workload.
* Ability to work a regular schedule required. Must be able to work outside normal business hours to meet project deadlines or release schedules.
Additional Required skills & experience of a Model Office Analyst:
* Minimum of 3 years in life insurance administration experience required.
* Comprehensive knowledge of life insurance products required.
* Technical understanding of life insurance administration systems required.
Education Required: Associate's degree in computer science is required. Bachelor's degree in computer science is preferred.
Pay Range:
Associate Model Office Analyst: $21.40 to $27.54 hourly
Model Office Analyst: $24.32 to $31.29 hourly
The starting pay rate for this role is based on a variety of relevant factors, including location, education, experience, and skills.
The level of this position will be determined based on factors including relevant skills, experience and other qualifications.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Security Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About SML:
Security Mutual Life is a leading provider of life insurance, accumulation products and retirement-, business- and estate-planning services for individuals, families and businesses. Our innovative products help our clients meet their financial protection needs. Headquartered in Binghamton, New York, the Company was founded in 1886 and is recognized for its longstanding history of financial strength and stability.
We continually invest in technology. Our agents and employees are equipped with the latest tools and deliver outstanding service to our hundreds of thousands of policyholders throughout the United States.
We are committed to our neighbors and communities. Security Mutual and its employees help support a wide variety of community and charitable initiatives and organizations through our donations and service.
At Security Mutual our employees are among the Company's most valued assets. We offer competitive salary and benefits and our work environment reflects the Company's core values of trust, respect and integrity.
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