Business Analyst

Northwest Administrators, Inc

. Partner with business stakeholders to elicit clear business requirements through requirements gathering/JAD sessions .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,685 - $9,045 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business analysis, including requirements gathering, functional specification writing, and user acceptance testing. Proficient in managing complex pension system configurations and compliance frameworks while providing technical support and documentation.

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Business AnalysisFunctional Specification WritingPension System ConfigurationUser Acceptance TestingSoftware Testing/QA

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Hard Skills

Requirements GatheringProcess Workflow AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisTroubleshootingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeVisioProjectSharePointAccess

Industry Keywords

Pension Plan AdministrationCompliance FrameworksSystems Development LifecycleUser DocumentationJAD Sessions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with business stakeholders to elicit clear business requirements through requirements gathering/JAD sessions
Research, analyze and evaluate user requirements to translate and write detailed functional specifications, system change documentation and process workflows
Review complex business processes to determine whether system enhancements, modifications or other changes meet business needs
Serve as a liaison between business users and development teams to ensure shared understanding and alignment
Craft wireframes and interactive prototypes of screens, dashboards and reporting interfaces
Produce and maintain business requirements, functional specifications, process flows and user documentation
Provide ongoing functional and technical support to the business
Support the overall systems development lifecycle and drive the user acceptance testing framework

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems or a related field preferred
5 years’ experience in business analysis or technical systems support
Additional experience in software testing/QA
Knowledge of pension plan administration preferred
Ability to master complex pension system configurations and compliance frameworks required
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Proven analytical, quantitative and troubleshooting skills
Ability to complete root cause analysis
Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Strong organizational and time management skills
Comfortable working with technology and database concepts
Proficient in MS Office tools
Advanced skills in Visio, Project, SharePoint and Access

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental (w/Orthodontia), Vision, Rx benefits, disability & life insurance
Optional benefits: health flex spending, dependent care assistance & pet insurance
Generous 401(k) plan with company base contribution and matching feature
Paid Vacation (10 days), Sick Leave (10 days) and Holidays (10 days)
Training and development opportunities
Collaborative team environment
Work-life balance
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities