(Associate) Model Office Analyst - 1133

  As a Model Office Analyst, you will develop and execute comprehensive test plans for new software packages and modifications and upgrades to existing applications. 

The Duties & Responsibilities of an Associate Model Office Analyst, Model Office Analyst, or Senior Model Office Analyst generally include: 

• Create and execute general comprehensive test plans.
• Set up appropriate test cases and identify and document all necessary test scenarios with details of expected results.
• Document actual test results against expected results. Research and document reasons for discrepancies. 
• Communicate with department management to provide input for necessary changes during testing.
• Administer general testing of program sections and Word documents including creation of text plans, manual generation of policies and resolution of various printing, programming and generation issues.
• Analyze and assist management with development to functional specifications for Company systems. 
• Assist management with suggestions and alternative methods for accomplishing requests.
• Execute general systematic corrections to resolve policy issues.
• Assist management with investigation and resolution of system issues.  

In addition to the above, a Model Office Analyst will also be responsible for the following: 

• Create more in-depth comprehensive test plans and set up appropriate test cases. 
• Coordinate with business units and programmers to analyze and develop functional specifications for Company systems. 
• Design specifications for new computer programs or upgrades.
• Provide suggestions and alternative methods to management for accomplishing requests. 
• Execute complex systematic corrections to resolve policy issues.
• Investigate and resolve reported application system issues.

Required skills & experience of an Associate Model Office Analyst or Model Office Analyst:

• Minimum of 1 year in life insurance administration experience required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of life insurance products preferred.
• Technical understanding of life insurance administration systems preferred.
• In depth knowledge of life insurance application systems preferred.
• A strong aptitude for, and interest in learning.
• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to take care of both internal and external customer needs.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Adaptable and capable of working in fast-paced environments. 
• Ability to prioritize and organize a heavy workload.
• Ability to work a regular schedule required. Must be able to work outside normal business hours to meet project deadlines or release schedules. 

Additional Required skills & experience of a Model Office Analyst:

• Minimum of 3 years in life insurance administration experience required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of life insurance products required. 
• Technical understanding of life insurance administration systems required.
• Ability to train others. 

Education Required: Associates degree in computer science or related technical degree, is required. Bachelor’s degree in computer science is preferred.

The level of this position will be determined based on factors including relevant skills, experience and other qualifications.

This is a hybrid eligible position with remote work consideration. This position may require planned visits to a Company office.

Pay Range: 

• Associate Model Office Analyst: $25.48 to $30.00 hourly
• Model Office Analyst: $28.42 to $35.00 hourly

The starting pay rate for this role is based on a variety of relevant factors, including location, education, experience, and skills.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Security Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About SML:

Security Mutual Life is a leading provider of life insurance, accumulation products and retirement-, business- and estate-planning services for individuals, families and businesses. Our innovative products help our clients meet their financial protection needs. Headquartered in Binghamton, New York, the Company was founded in 1886 and is recognized for its longstanding history of financial strength and stability.

We continually invest in technology. Our agents and employees are equipped with the latest tools and deliver outstanding service to our hundreds of thousands of policyholders throughout the United States.

We are committed to our neighbors and communities. Security Mutual and its employees help support a wide variety of community and charitable initiatives and organizations through our donations and service.

At Security Mutual our employees are among the Company’s most valued assets. We offer competitive salary and benefits and our work environment reflects the Company’s core values of trust, respect and integrity.

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