Business Configuration Analyst II

EquiTrust Life Insurance Company is hiring a Business Configuration Analyst II to design, develop, and maintain application configurations, scripts, and automations supporting business operations. The role translates business requirements into technical solutions, coordinates testing, improves processes, and provides guidance to less experienced analysts.

Responsibilities:

• Independently develop, implement, and maintain complex application configurations, scripts, and automations based on business requirements and technical specifications
• Partner with Business Analysts and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
• Lead configuration updates and enhancements, including coding, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining documentation
• Coordinate and execute testing activities to validate configurations, scripts, and automations against business requirements
• Ensure adherence to established development, testing, documentation, and quality standards
• Evaluate business processes, system changes, and new products to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to less experienced Business Configuration Analysts
• Collaborate with cross-functional technology and business teams to support system enhancements and organizational initiatives
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and customer-focused work environment

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in business analysis, application configuration, scripting, automation, or related information technology roles
• Experience translating business requirements into application configurations or technical solutions
• Experience testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining configurations, scripts, or automated processes
• Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and technical teams to support system enhancements and process improvements
• Strong understanding of programming concepts, application configuration, scripting, and automation principles
• Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
• Experience with software testing, validation, troubleshooting, and documentation practices
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize work effectively, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across business and technology teams
• Ability to provide guidance and mentorship to team members while encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies, business processes, and application systems
• Commitment to accountability, continuous improvement, and fostering an inclusive team environment
• Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or a related field preferred
• Experience within insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries is a plus