Business Analyst - Life Insurance Domain - Remote

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in search of a remote Business Analyst - Life Insurance Domain in Newport Beach, CA.Summary:The Solutions Analyst role is to provide solutions to business problems within a domain to drive delivery of solutions. The role will primarily be responsible for analyzing complex business ideas and needs, and to leverage the business and industry knowledge to come up with solutions that achieve business outcomes. This role will apply proven communication, analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of investments.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Business Consultation: Works with the business to drive the evaluation of new business ideas, vendors, and business models across the domain Proactively identifies gaps and provides options to address new and current systems, processes, and procedures in a cost-effective manner Collaborates with business across multiple segments to find opportunities for business improvements and leads efforts to translate those objectives into solutions Conducts analysis to determine the best path for solving business problems/opportunities that may include business models, process improvements, system enhancements, user training, and/or software procurement Provides an overview of scope for ongoing large business initiatives to help identify dependencies and trendsREQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's or Master's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Finance, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience Minimum of 8+ years as a Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst or Systems Analyst Broad and deep knowledge of life insurance products, services, markets, and technology across the business value chain, or a defined domain segment Extensive experience in supporting the planning and deployment of process and technology initiatives Exceptional communication skills including the ability to communicate appropriately within the organization and influence others (written and verbal communications as well as visualizations to a variety of audiences) Strong leadership skills Ability to adapt and respond constructively to changes in organizational priorities and funding decisions Ability to think creatively, make decisions, and solve problems Ability to employ a consultative approach to work, understand the needs vs risks, and uncover any assumptions for the best possible outcomesKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.