Strategic Business Planning Analyst - Life & Employee Benefit Claims Production Support (Hybrid

Corporate Development, Strategy and Sustainability

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.

Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them. We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play.

United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and update strategic planning templates and communications.
• Update strategic roadmap & assigned strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms.
• Define strategic planning processes, priorities, capabilities, measures of success, etc. Includes cadence and timing of various inputs/outputs; coordinate development of this process with the PMO and other functional leads.
• Coordinate with peers across the organization (including the PMO as a key stakeholder) to develop and execute a holistic strategic planning process.
• Identify integrations and establish contacts across the organization to align efforts and plan implementation.
• Assist with escalated issues on priorities, goals, strategies, resources and key initiatives.
• Prepare presentations for delivery to specific audiences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
• Five years of strategic planning experience in a similar environment or in a planning/consultant role.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization to influence others towards strategic goals.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to plan strategy, tactics and perform root-cause analysis.
• Familiarity with project management tools, life cycles, etc.
• Proficiency using MS Office tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance/financial services experience.
• Knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma methodology
• Knowledge of Claims applications
• Understanding of Service Now and/or other ticketing systems

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid office environment: 3 days in office (Cedar Rapids, IA or Denver, CO)
• Occasional travel to attend strategic planning sessions (less than 10%)

Compensation:

• The Salary for this position generally ranges between $83,000 - $94,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
• Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

What We Offer:

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package:

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits:

• Paid…