Associate Business Analyst; Hybrid

Overview

The Associate Business Analyst is a member of a scrum team that is responsible for assisting in breaking features into stories after the Product Owners have broken the Epics down into features that technology teams can execute on. Will also work closely with more senior Business Analysts and business on change management and product adoption plans, as well as assisting with testing.

• Collaborate with Product Owners to schedule and assist in facilitating business requirements gathering sessions with business groups, stakeholder interviews, requirements workshops, backlog refinement sessions, etc., to document requirements, validate existing requirements and create new user stories. This also includes statutory requirements.
• Identifying and build relationships with all necessary stakeholders for various projects. This may include Product Owners, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Senior Business Analysts, etc.
• Support developers and testers through the prioritization of user stories.
• Document and manage requirements documentation, for different types of work (initiatives, enhancements, regulatory, support, break‑fix, etc.) ensuring quality and completeness of all deliverables and obtaining necessary signoffs.
• Document system changes and conduct training on system changes.
• Assist in peer review discussions and incorporate feedback into requirement documents.
• Tracks tasks and accurately provides time estimates for tasks and requirement estimations. Participate in all AGILE ceremonies and activities, while also contributing to demos.
• Conduct requirements walkthrough with development and testing teams. Ensure clarification and understanding on all requirements and obtain sign‑off.
• Review coverage of test conditions and prioritize test scenarios for QA team.

Knowledge and Requirements

• Superior organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Excel
• Knowledge of Agile methodology & frameworks
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Strong interpersonal communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Excellent written communication skills, ability to clearly express thoughts and ideas through documentation
• Ability to effectively manage a range of tasks and projects in an environment with changing priorities.

Education and Experience

• College degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Training or certifications in business analysis preferred.
• Exposure to project management preferred.

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off.

Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

USD $66,000.00 - USD $89,000.00 /Yr.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

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