Guidewire Business Analyst

IKCON TECHNOLOGIES INC delivers exceptional IT services and solutions that provide clients with definite edge over competitors and promoting highest standards of quality. We are currently looking for a Guidewire Business Analyst with one of our clients in Webster, Massachusetts. If you are actively looking for opportunities, please send us your updated resume with your contact details.

"U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply."

JOB TITLE

Guidewire Business Analyst

CITY

Webster

STATE

Massachusetts

TAX TERMS

C2C & W2

EXPERIENCE

8+

INTERVIEW MODE

Teams/Video

Key Responsibilities:

Business Analysis & Requirements Management-

• Lead requirement discovery workshops with business stakeholders, underwriting teams, operations teams and SMEs.
• Elicit, analyze, document and validate business requirements for Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations and enhancements.
• Prepare BRDs, FRDs, user stories, process flows, use cases and clear acceptance criteria.- Perform fit-gap analysis between current-state processes and Guidewire out-of-the-box capabilities.
• Recommend optimal Guidewire-aligned business solutions while minimizing unnecessary customization.

Guidewire PolicyCenter Functional Leadership

• Act as functional SME for Guidewire PolicyCenter across policy administration lifecycle areas.
• Support solution definition for new business, quote, policy issuance, endorsements, renewals, cancellations, reinstatements and policy servicing.
• Contribute to product model discussions including coverages, forms, rating factors, underwriting rules and business rules.
• Collaborate with Guidewire configuration and integration teams during development and solution validation.
• Review functional design outputs and ensure traceability to approved business requirements.

Stakeholder & Delivery Management

• Manage communication between business and technology teams with clear, structured updates.
• Facilitate requirements walkthroughs, solution reviews and decision-making discussions.
• Support product owners in backlog prioritization and sprint readiness.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Mentor junior business analysts and contribute to reusable functional assets for the Guidewire practice.

Testing, Release & Production Support-

• Support SIT, UAT and production validation activities from a business functionality perspective.
• Review test scenarios and test cases to ensure adequate business coverage.
• Coordinate defect triage, impact assessment and business validation.- Support release planning, go-live readiness, cutover checkpoints and hypercare activities.