Systems Analyst

SUMMARY

Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer systems by performing the following duties:

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Confers with personnel of organizational units to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements such as forms of data input, how data is to be summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description that includes description of user needs, business processes, program functions, calculations required to develop or modify business applications. Reviews computer system capabilities, workflow and scheduling limitations to determine if requested application or application change is possible within existing system. Prepare workflow charts and diagrams to specify in detail operations to be performed by equipment and computer programs and operations to be performed by personnel in system Plans and prepares technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals as documentation of program development. Coordinate work of users/vendors to develop, test, install and/or modify programs. Implement systems upgrades in both test and production. Assists outside vendors in resolution of work problems related to project specifications and/or programming. Become expert in all database structures for the purpose of creating report specifications. Assists in the detailed requirements definition for use in selecting and accessing vendor-supplied software.

QUALIFICATIONS

 

A Systems Analyst must possess the following abilities:

 Work on and keep track of multiple tasks and assignments. Possess good communication skills both written and verbal. Handle interruptions and distractions with ease and ability to get back on task once problem is resolved. Educate the users who may not fully understand why or how something is being processed within an application. Quickly review a user function/department and make a reasonable assessment of the issues/problems. Filter information so that critical information can be categorized and used as a basis of analysis for a project. Grasp new concepts/information/systems functions quickly and gain proficiency.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

College Degree with 5-7 years experience as an analyst or related position in the computer field within the insurance industry or 10 years as an insurance professional.

 

WRM has a professional corporate working environment, with a unique and friendly atmosphere. In order to attract and develop an exceptionally talented and committed staff, WRM offers an innovative and comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, life, enhanced disability, flexible spending, and 401k plan with company match.  Liberal paid holidays and vacations.  In addition, WRM encourages our employees to participate in a variety of company outings and group sporting activities.

 

Please respond with your resume and salary requirements to our Human Resources Department.  Responses without salary requirements will not be considered.  For additional information, please read below and visit us at our website www.wrightrisk.com



 

 

About WRM:

Over two decades ago, Wright Risk Management was formed to assist public and private sector organizations in financing the risks inherent in their business. It was our belief then, and it remains so today, that by combining a conservative, yet creative approach to risk financing, we are best able to address the ever-changing needs of our clients. We have assembled what we believe to be the most highly skilled professionals in the insurance industry. By applying sound fundamental insurance and risk management principles, these professionals have created some of the most innovative risk financing vehicles in the United States.

 

WRM also provides claims administration, underwriting, financial accounting, risk management and general consulting services for programs financing risk throughout the United States. Although we are proud of the success of all of the programs that WRM has created, we are most proud of the fact that we retain our clients. The same clients that WRM first had twenty-five years ago remain with us today and strongly support the efforts we have made on their behalf.