Surplus Lines Tax Filing Services and Insurance Automation Solutions. Our intuitive surplus lines management software, InsCipher Connect™, propels you through the process of filing surplus line taxes by state. We tell you exactly what you need and when you need it. Simply plug in the information for each policy and let our calculator do the work, regardless of the transaction type. Once the calculation is complete, we'll provide the state-required documents needed to complete your filing. Our error alert system flags filing errors and other compliance concerns. These real-time notifications are an essential part of our surplus lines tax filing service, as they ensure that your transactions won't be fined or delayed. If you're looking to outsource your surplus lines filings completely, InsCipher Filing Services™ is the solution for you. Simply upload your policy information via a convenient API transfer tool, and we'll handle the rest. From compliance, filing submissions, payments, and reporting, our team will handle the details so you can focus on what matters most--growing your business.

At InsCipher, our commitment to our customers is what drives us.

Ours is a culture of innovation and progress. We are a creative team of doers constantly striving to develop value-driven products and services for our customers.

Our ultimate goal is to become the trusted authority and leading partner for state departments of insurance, surplus lines associations, and brokers nationwide. We’re achieving that goal by enhancing every facet of our customers reporting and tax filings through education and innovative, streamlined compliance solutions.

We’re growing fast and want you to be a part of it!

We’re looking for a talented, detail-oriented Associate Product Owner to join our team. Under the direction of the Vice President of Product Management, this role will be responsible for translating high-level business visions into actionable requirements and detailed project plans. This role requires a basic understanding of product management concepts, including story points, sprints, user stories, and roadmaps. Additionally, the Associate Product Owner will collaborate with other members of the product team, assisting on various projects as needed. This includes doing backlog refinement, communicating with developers, helping to maintain alignment within the team, and supporting the completion of team objectives. Strong strategic thinking, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities will be key to success in this role. This position has no direct supervisory responsibility but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department and a champion for innovation and automation within specific departmental and customer workflows. Therefore, the employee must lead through influence and persuasion rather than dominance and coercion.

Key Responsibilities

Required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Ability to innovate through new ideas and by championing change – Leadership skills are a must!
Maintain a backlog of projects, being able to prioritize projects effectively based on an analysis of the business impact and the level of effort.
Develop software system user stories as needed in support of system enhancements or maintenance under the guidance and management of the assigned Senior Product Owner.
Be able to communicate priorities and maintain a roadmap of projects to team members and departmental leads.
Meet regularly with the development team to track the progress of tickets, refine workflows/processes, and improve the overall output and impact of deliverables.
Interact with customers and stakeholders to identify new product ideas and enhancements.
Requirements gathering and User Story creation – Truly understand the end-user experience.
Participate in Roadmap building and project follow-through.
Troubleshooting product/system bugs and coordinating/communicating maintenance updates.
Perform market and competitive landscape research to support business plans/cases.
Manage product-centric projects and collaborate across departments using positivity and persuasion to get people to perform.
Monitor product success via financial projections and performance.
Collaborate strategically with marketing and other departments to formulate go-to-market strategies and launch plans.
Create and maintain technical documentation as needed.
Excellent communication – demonstrated ability in written and oral form to communicate ideas effectively. A strong propensity for telling a persuasive and engaging story and value proposition.
Collaborative – demonstrated ability to work within a team structure to reach a common goal and efficiently close projects.
Expert in a variety of software tools and the ability to quickly learn new tools.
Strong analytical skills to support data-driven decisions.
Product/user interface design experience with web or software technologies.
Function out of an Agile style approach to task management and prioritization, including maintaining projects, and tasks out of Jira, Confluence, Loop, Monday.com, and other task and document tracking tools. Ensure that due dates, descriptions of tasks/projects, etc. are kept up-to-date.
Respond to the development team as requested via Jira, Confluence, Teams Chats, and Email promptly. Be the business logic expert and be able to communicate the needs of the customer to the development team to incorporate innovative solutions into user workflows and product/system features.
Attend all related team meetings and customer meetings as requested, being prepared beforehand for such meetings and actively participating while in the meetings.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Technology, Statistics, Economics, etc.). At least 4 years of work experience in product management, or a data analyst field may be considered instead of a formal degree.
A minimum of one year of experience working in a product-related role in an Agile software-related environment (preferably with a SaaS company). Such roles may include Business Analyst, Product Manager, Product Marketing Manager, UX/UI designer, Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Front-End Developer.

Perks

Health, dental, and vision plans
Amazing work-life balance with 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
10 Paid Company Holidays with 2 floating holidays
401K Programs with employer match
Personal assistant programs for support in a healthy personal and work life

Why InsCipher?

At InsCipher, you'll join a team of disruptors, innovators, and forward-thinkers. We're not just changing the game; we're creating a new one. We offer a dynamic, inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions lead to real change. With us, you'll have the opportunity to:
Work on cutting-edge projects that are reshaping an industry
Collaborate with a team of passionate, like-minded professionals
Enjoy a culture that values flexibility, innovation, and personal growth

Compensation Range: $70k/yr - $80k/yr

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. 

If you need accommodation, please let us know during the interview process.

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