Sr, Guidewire Business Analyst - Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Role Name: Guidewire Business AnalystLocation: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)Duration: 12 MonthsJob SummaryThe Guidewire Business Analyst is responsible for analyzing and documenting business requirements related to the Guidewire cloud implementation enhancement and optimization of Guidewire Insurance Suite modules Policy Center Billing Center and Claim Center. This role acts as a bridge between stakeholders and technical teams to ensure Guidewire solutions align with business needs and objectives shapes.Key ResponsibilitiesRequirements Gathering and AnalysisWork closely with business stakeholders to gather document and analyze functional and nonfunctional requirementsConduct workshops interviews and focus groups to understand workflows pain points and areas for improvementDevelop detailed business requirement documents BRDs functional requirement documents FRDs and use case scenariosSolution DesignCollaborate with developers and architects to design solutions that meet business objectivesMap business processes to Guidewire capabilities and propose configuration customization optionsDefine workflows screen configurations and business rules within Guidewire modulesSystem IntegrationAnalyze integration points between Guidewire and other systems such as thirdparty vendors data warehouses and payment gatewaysDocument integration requirements data flows and APIs to ensure seamless connectivityTesting and ValidationCollaborate with QA teams to create test plans test cases and acceptance criteria based on business requirementsParticipate in system testing UAT User Acceptance Testing and address any identified gaps or defectsSupport end users during testing and provide functional expertise to resolve issuesStakeholder EngagementAct as a primary point of contact for business and technical teams during the project lifecycleFacilitate communication and alignment between cross functional teams and stakeholdersProvide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress milestones and risksDocumentation and TrainingMaintain up to date documentation of workflows system changes and functional specificationsDevelop training materials and conduct user training sessions to ensure smooth adoption of new functionalitiesContinuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities for process improvement and system optimizationPropose enhancements to Guidewire functionality to better meet evolving business needsCertifications PreferredGuidewire Associate Certification in relevant modules is mandatoryCertification in business analysis eg CBAP CCBA or Agile frameworks eg ScrumMasterBest Regards,ChetnaChetna@smartcaliber.comwww.smartcaliber.comTruth Lies in Heart