About the role
As a Senior Business Analyst – Guidewire PolicyCenter, you will make an impact by driving business transformation initiatives within the Property & Casualty insurance domain. You will be a valued member of the delivery team and work collaboratively with product owners, developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to define, shape, and deliver scalable Guidewire solutions.
In this role, you will:
- Lead business analysis activities for Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations, including requirement gathering, documentation, validation, and delivery support
- Facilitate inception workshops and requirement sessions to define scope, prioritize features, and align stakeholders
- Translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives
- Partner with development and QA teams to clarify requirements, review test cases, and ensure successful delivery outcomes
- Act as a functional SME across programs, supporting stakeholders with domain expertise and driving continuous improvements
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements.
What you need to have to be considered
- Strong experience in Property & Casualty insurance domain, with expertise in business processes and regulatory requirements
- Proven hands-on experience as a Lead or Senior Business Analyst in Guidewire PolicyCenter implementations
- Experience leading business analysis activities including requirement elicitation, workshops, documentation, and stakeholder management
- Ability to define system scope, analyze business needs, and translate them into structured requirements and solutions
- Experience collaborating in Agile environments, including sprint ceremonies, demos, and backlog refinement
These will help you stand out
- Experience with Guidewire digital or E&SS (Enterprise & Self-Service) implementations
- Workers’ Compensation domain knowledge
- Cloud implementation or digital transformation project experience
- Guidewire certifications (ACE, Professional, or Analyst)
- Certifications in Agile frameworks (SAFe, JIRA) or relevant insurance domain certifications
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until June 27, 2025.
The annual salary for this position is between $88,000 - $155,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· 401(k) plan and contributions
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
