Internal Job Title: Senior Systems Analyst

Location: League City, Texas (Marina Plaza) | Onsite

Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Reports to: Lead Systems Analyst

American National is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Senior Systems Analyst to support our Annuity Quoting Solutions team. In this role, you will serve as a key liaison between business partners, agile teams, developers, database resources, and third-party vendors to help deliver system updates, product changes, testing support, and production enhancements.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys translating business needs into clear technical specifications, working hands-on with data and systems, and supporting solutions that directly impact how products are presented and illustrated for agents and customers.

What You'll Do

• Partner with business stakeholders, agile teams, developers, database teams, and vendors to gather requirements and support system enhancements
• Create clear, detailed specifications and documentation that connect business goals to technical execution
• Support product updates, new releases, testing efforts, regression reviews, and database maintenance activities
• Use SQL and Excel to review data, troubleshoot issues, support configuration changes, and validate results
• Assist with API-related coordination, third-party data integrations, and communication between internal and external teams
• Participate in agile ceremonies, daily syncs, planning efforts, retrospectives, and release coordination
• Help identify issues, define exceptions, support testing automation efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement
• Provide production support as needed, including occasional support for deployments or time-sensitive product updates

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree preferred, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement
• Minimum of four years related systems analysis, business analysis, data analysis, or technology experience
• Strong SQL experience, with the ability to navigate databases, review data, and support system updates
• Advanced Excel skills: Power Query experience is a plus
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Ability to write detailed, organized, and easy-to-follow specifications, test cases, and process documentation
• Exposure to APIs, XML files, Postman, SOAPUI, third-party integrations, or automation testing tools is preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, open-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Additional Information

Job titles may span multiple career levels. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including training, transferable skills, relevant experience, business needs, and market conditions. Compensation is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

This job posting outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates to apply even if their experience does not perfectly align with every qualification- you may be a strong fit for this role or other opportunities at American National.

American National offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees' health, financial security, and well-being, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance, and health savings accounts. Employees are automatically enrolled in a company-funded 401(k) plan, receive paid time off and holidays, and work in an inclusive, people-first culture that values flexibility, work-life balance, professional growth, and a casual dress environment.