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Job Title: Business Analysis Specialist II (Product Owner / Business Analyst)
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 2 days onsite preferred; must work CST hours)
Duration: 10/14/2025 – 07/31/2026
Type: Long-term Contract
Department: Business Relationship Management & Integration (BRM&I)
Reason for Hire: Special Project
Position Overview
We are seeking a Business Analysis Specialist II to support a Policy Administration Transformation initiative within the BRM&I department.
The selected candidate will function as a Product Owner/Business Analyst, serving as the key liaison between business stakeholders and Agile development teams. This role involves defining business value, ensuring clear prioritization of work, and guiding solution delivery that meets organizational objectives and customer needs.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Guidewire Policy Administration, General Liability insurance products, and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Product Owner for one or more Agile Scrum teams managing initiatives of medium to large complexity.
- Define, analyze, and prioritize the team backlog while ensuring clarity of acceptance criteria and alignment with business goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and validate user stories and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
- Participate actively in all key Scrum ceremonies — including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and PI planning.
- Lead Product Backlog Refinement sessions, ensuring stories are well-defined, prioritized, and deliver incremental business value.
- Gather and integrate customer and user feedback to guide ongoing improvements in product functionality.
- Review performance metrics and feedback to identify opportunities for enhanced delivery and quality.
- Partner with Product Managers and senior stakeholders to align team objectives with overall product vision and strategy.
- Occasional travel may be required for PI planning sessions (expenses covered).
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Guidewire Policy Administration System experience
- General Liability Insurance domain knowledge
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, including backlog management and iterative delivery.
- Proven ability to define business value, manage priorities, and communicate effectively between technical and business teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to change and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or Project Manager in an Agile environment.
- Prior experience within the insurance industry
- Experience working in Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of Guidewire Policy Administration System experience do you have?
- How many years of experience do you have as a Product Owner and Business Analyst?
- Do you have experience in Insurance sector? if so, provide details. General Liability Insurance domain knowledge is a key.
- Experience working in Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55