Transamerica

Strategic Business Planning Analyst - Life & Employee Benefit Claims Production Support (Hybrid)

Transamerica$83K — $94K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience
  • Five years of strategic planning experience in a similar environment or in a planning/consultant role
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization to influence others
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills for planning strategy and root-cause analysis
  • Familiarity with project management tools and lifecycles
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools

Responsibilities

  • Develop and update strategic planning templates and communications
  • Update strategic roadmap and tracking mechanisms
  • Define planning processes, priorities, and measures of success
  • Coordinate with peers to execute a holistic strategic planning process
  • Identify integrations and align efforts across the organization
  • Assist with escalated issues regarding goals and initiatives
  • Prepare and deliver presentations for specific audiences

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
  • Ten paid holidays per year
  • Holistic wellness program including Wellness Coaching
  • Fifteen days of paid parental leave per year
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs
Full Job Description
Job Family
Corporate Development, Strategy and Sustainability

Job Description Summary
Support management to ensure strategic business priorities are identified, prioritized, executed and results measured. Maintain the strategic roadmap and business intake project portfolios.

Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and update strategic planning templates and communications.
  • Update strategic roadmap & assigned strategic dashboards/tracking mechanisms.
  • Define strategic planning processes, priorities, capabilities, measures of success, etc. Includes cadence and timing of various inputs/outputs; coordinate development of this process with the PMO and other functional leads.
  • Coordinate with peers across the organization (including the PMO as a key stakeholder) to develop and execute a holistic strategic planning process.
  • Identify integrations and establish contacts across the organization to align efforts and plan implementation.
  • Assist with escalated issues on priorities, goals, strategies, resources and key initiatives.
  • Prepare presentations for delivery to specific audiences.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
  • Five years of strategic planning experience in a similar environment or in a planning/consultant role.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization to influence others towards strategic goals.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to plan strategy, tactics and perform root-cause analysis.
  • Familiarity with project management tools, lifecycles, etc.
  • Proficiency using MS Office tools.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Insurance/financial services experience.
  • Knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma methodology
  • Knowledge of Claims applications
  • Understanding of ServiceNow and/or other ticketing systems


Working Conditions:
  • Hybrid office environment: 3 days in office (Cedar Rapids, IA or Denver, CO)
  • Occasional travel to attend strategic planning sessions (less than 10%)


Compensation:
  • The Salary for this position generally ranges between $83,000 - $94,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
  • Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.


#LI-BD1

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

Disclaimer:
Beware of fake job offers!

We've been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:
  • We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
  • Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer-not through text or email.


What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits
  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees


Benefits Package
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities


Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
  • Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs

About Transamerica

The Transamerica Corporation is an American holding company for various life insurance companies and investment firms operating primarily in the United States, offering life and supplemental health insurance, investments, and retirement services. The company has major offices located in Baltimore, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; Norwood, Massachusetts; Exton, Pennsylvania; Harrison, New York; Johns Creek, Georgia; Plano, Texas; and St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional affiliated offices are located throughout the United States. In 1999, it became a subsidiary of Aegon, a European financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Transamerica funds the Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation which comprises the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Center for Health Studies.
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