Business Analysis Supervisor

Make an impact through leadership, collaboration and business analysis

Modern Woodmen of America is seeking a Supervisor of Business Analysis to lead and develop a team of business analysts supporting strategic and technology initiatives. You’ll collaborate across the organization to translate business needs into solutions, improve processes and help drive successful project outcomes.

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with over $19 billion assets. As a membership organization, Modern Woodmen pairs the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. Modern Woodmen also unites individuals with common bonds, provides a variety of life insurance and annuity products, and forms one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan and supervise the work of Business Analysts supporting strategic programs and technology projects.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, providing ongoing feedback, training and performance support.
• Prioritize and assign work to ensure Business Analyst resources are used effectively across programs and projects.
• Partner with project managers to establish clear requirements, effectively manage scope and maintain alignment with project goals.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to develop requirements specifications and process diagrams for business processes.
• Help define, develop and prepare business requirements for strategic projects.
• Identify and drive process improvements and efficiencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as a liaison between the Enterprise Program Management Office and business departments, coordinating business analysis efforts across the organization.
• Ensure project documentation meets established project lifecycle and software development lifecycle requirements.
• Stay current on evolving business analysis and project management methodologies, along with technology solution best practices being implemented at Modern Woodmen.
• Keep EPMO leadership informed of business analysis schedules, employee performance concerns and issues affecting the Business Analyst function.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, computer science or a related field.
• Five or more years of related work experience.
• LOMA Fellowship and CBAP designations.
• Strong knowledge of business analysis strategies, project management and vendor/resource management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, peers and management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate employees toward strategic goals and objectives.
• Ability to recruit, select, train and develop employees and effectively manage performance.
• Strong ability to coordinate priorities and resources across multiple programs and projects.

What we offer:

• Pay: The annual salary range for this position is $72,000-$85,000. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, nor can we guarantee future sponsorship.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time office focused, salaried position. Office focused positions work on-site due to the nature of the work and have limited remote days.
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
• Professional growth: Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site Café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It is home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Exceptional benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include:
  • Company-paid retirement plan
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee Impact Bonus
  • Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
  • Group term life insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.