Business Analyst - Guidewire ClaimCenter

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Business Analyst. This position is on-site once a month for 4-consecutive days near Woodbridge, NJ. Summary: The client is looking for a Business Analyst with Guidewire ClaimCenter experience to support business and technology initiatives within a Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance environment. This individual will work closely with business stakeholders, claims operations teams, and technical resources to analyze requirements, improve processes, and support ongoing enhancements to the Guidewire ClaimCenter platform. This role is ideal for someone who understands insurance claims operations and can translate business needs into detailed functional requirements while working within an Agile environment. Responsibilities:

• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions with business stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Analyze current business processes and document future-state workflows
• Create and maintain business requirements, functional specifications, user stories, process flows, and related project documentation
• Collaborate with product owners and project teams to prioritize requirements and support delivery objectives
• Document and analyze Guidewire ClaimCenter business rules, workflows, and configuration requirements
• Define functional requirements related to ClaimCenter screens, data models, field configurations, typelists, and system integrations
• Partner with technical teams to support integration efforts across insurance platforms and enterprise applications
• Develop and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans, test scenarios, and defect management activities
• Support Agile ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and requirements reviews
• Serve as a liaison between business and technical teams to ensure successful solution delivery

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience within Property & Casualty insurance
• 2+ years of experience working as a Business Analyst or Functional Analyst supporting Guidewire ClaimCenter
• Strong understanding of claims operations, including claim lifecycles, exposures, reserves, recoveries, payments, and litigation processes
• Experience gathering and documenting business and functional requirements
• Experience supporting Agile/Scrum software delivery methodologies
• Strong proficiency with Jira, Visio, Microsoft Office, and requirements documentation tools
• Experience creating and executing UAT scenarios and coordinating testing efforts
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Guidewire ClaimCenter certification
• Experience with PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, or ContactManager
• Understanding of Guidewire out-of-the-box functionality and best practices
• Experience supporting Guidewire implementations, upgrades, or enhancement projects