Senior IT Business Architect

CNO Financial Group

. Lead and support moderate to complex projects defining business capabilities and analyzing problems or opportunities .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $118,600 - $178,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business architecture and analysis, with a strong focus on defining business capabilities, evaluating technology requests, and leading complex projects. Proficient in creating process maps, value-stream analyses, and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.

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Business ArchitectureProcess MappingRoot-Cause AnalysisStakeholder CollaborationInsurance Domain Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Business Capability ModelAnalytical ToolsIT Systems KnowledgeProject ManagementValue-Chain MappingConceptual Design SpecificationsUse-Case ArtifactsContinuous ImprovementInformation MappingEstimation and Solutioning

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsConsensus BuildingCollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVisioBusiness-Related Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Economics

Industry Keywords

Insurance DomainBusiness SolutionsOrganizational FunctionsCustomer ProcessesTechnology Architecture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support moderate to complex projects defining business capabilities and analyzing problems or opportunities
Evaluate business technology requests and lead analysis to define scope, sizing, and implementation requirements
Formulate systems scope and objectives through research, fact-finding, and understanding of business solutions and requirements
Liaise among stakeholders to elicit, organize, evaluate, and validate workflow and information-system change needs
Lead moderately to complex projects and create process maps, value-chain maps, conceptual design specifications, and use-case artifacts
Create business capability views, capability heatmaps, value-stream analyses, high-level business context diagrams, and information-mapping documents
Perform root-cause analysis and identify opportunities to streamline processes and enable continuous improvement
Build and grow business relationships supporting program success
Identify alternative approaches to support informed decision-making
Prepare communications and presentations related to business systems, processes, and analysis
Collaborate with business leaders, IT leaders, architects, analysts, product owners/managers, and implementation teams
Guide scoping, estimation, and solutioning of new systems or business solutions
Ensure technology architecture aligns with business objectives and manage project scope

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business, Economics or equivalent
7 years of proven business experience as a business architect, consultant, and or a similar role
Knowledge of Insurance domain
Strong working knowledge of IT systems and corresponding business applications
Knowledge of organizational functions, customers, and their processes
Ability to collaborate as part of a project team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Solid technical knowledge of IT business systems and corresponding applications
Ability to conduct independent research into project and technology-related issues
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build consensus across teams and functions
Knowledge of business capability model, operating model, analytical tools and techniques
Ability to balance competing priorities and navigate sensitive topics and team dynamics
Expertise with Microsoft Office, Visio, and other business-related software
Candidate location in Central or Eastern US time zone is preferred OR willingness to work Central or Eastern time zone business hours
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
All work must be performed within the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Performance-based bonus or sales incentive
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short-term & long-term disability insurance
Paid time off and 10 corporate holidays
Paid parental leave
Company-paid life insurance
Mental & Financial Well-Being resources
Flexible work environment
Fully remote work from any US-based location
Occasional travel to corporate offices may be required
Access to corporate office work locations for Associates living within 60 miles