Senior Business Systems Specialist

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Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

* Use line of business and business system expertise including business rule and process knowledge to provide leadership for the most complex business application systems projects.

* Works with technology area to identify technology opportunities and share the our strategy.

* Leads brainstorming, conceptualization, prioritization, and initiation for future system use and enhancements.

* Works with technology area to clarify our requirements where needed and helps develop the test strategy and plan for large projects.

* Researches complex system issues and coordinates resolution.

* Evaluates business system application developments and technologies within the insurance industry and business markets that are relevant to the business and future business strategy.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong organization and multi-tasking skills; able to manage self and projects.
* Strong intellectual curiosity and drive for continuous improvement; track record of demonstrating initiative and learning on the fly; tech-savvy.
* Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, and service.
* Demonstrated experience leading and successfully delivering technical process automation projects.
* Demonstrated advanced proficiency with relevant programming languages, (languages may vary by division or department).
* Demonstrated advanced proficiency with data extraction from relational databases and big data repositorie (technologies may vary by division or department).
* Demonstrated advanced proficiency with business intelligence and collaboration software.

Licenses
* Not applicable.

Travel Requirements
* Up to 10%.

Physical Requirements
* Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

We will expect you to work 10 days per month from the office. You should reside within approximately 35-50 miles of one of the following office locations:

Madison, WI 53783; Boston, MA 02110; Denver, CO 80112; Eden

Prairie, MN 55343; Keene, NH 03431; St. Joseph, MO 64507;

Phoenix, AZ 85034

#LI-Hybrid

• To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.