NBS Sr. Analyst, Technology Analyst

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

The position is within Nationwide Brokerage Solutions' (NBS) technology team. NBS is a subsidiary of Nationwide Insurance, and has a large and complex portfolio of applications. Candidates are expected to have a high level of learning agility, curiosity, and be self-driven to learn. A good fit will require someone who is flexible and has ability to keep others focused on the outcome and solution, even during contention.

This is a Columbus based, work from home opportunity with an in office expectation of once per month.

Compensation Grade: E5

Job Description Summary

If you’re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!
   
As a Technology Analyst you will partner with the business to understand business needs and outcomes as well as provide all types of analysis skills related to understanding and meeting business outcomes.  You will translate business outcomes into solution requirements using techniques such as facilitation and visual management.  A Technology Analyst should have broad technology and analysis experience including: facilitation with large stakeholder groups, managing the complete requirements lifecycle, conducting structured analysis using both quantitative and qualitative techniques, analyzing data and application suites, and problem-solving using a collaborative style.  Technology Analysts are engaged in work efforts at all scales ranging from minor defect fixes and enhancements to development of new applications.  You will also work on all types of solution approaches (e.g. custom development, package implementation) and domains (e.g. all application types, data warehouses, Web, and Cloud).

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

• Partners with the business and other technology professionals to understand business needs and outcomes.

• Translates business outcomes into solution requirements.

• Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.

• Executes requirements and ensures business alignment using facilitation and visual management techniques.

• Documents and clarifies work products requirements.

• Provides basic to mid-level analysis skills related to understanding and meeting business outcomes.

• Works with others to verify, trace and manage functional and non-functional requirements.

• Possess the technical skill to understand the applications used to support the business in a specific Business Solution Area(s) (BSA).

• Conducts quality improvements by providing analysis of relevant data.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:  Reports to Technology Manager or Director.

Typical Skills and Experiences: 

Education:   Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is preferred.

License/Certification/Designation:  Technology certifications or designation are not required but encouraged.

Experience:  Three years of relevant work experience including software delivery or educational experience within a technology domain. Experience with delivering Technology and/or business solutions across industries, platforms and/or lines of business (LOB) within the insurance and/or financial services industries. Demonstrated capability in managing the requirements lifecycle, includi