Specialist, Technology Analyst | Requirements Analyst

Specialist, Technology Analyst

If you're passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide's Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. This role will be filled in a hybrid capacity, with in-office collaboration in our Columbus, OH office 2 days per week.

This role supports the PLS Product Pricing Value Stream. The Pricing team is growing with an increased scope to deliver multiple initiatives related to profitable actions such as Pricing Sophistication, PUL Redesign, and Extensive Protectors. These initiatives will help enable profitable growth, respond to market volatility, provide desired customer discounts, and improve rates for risk. This is one of the value streams in Nationwide P&C that has been growing continuously for the past four years.

You will have the opportunity to join an amazing team and organization that continually pushes the boundaries of how we deliver code and business. This role demands technical skills, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

As a Specialist, Technology Analyst, you'll play a key role in translating business needs into smart, scalable technical solutions within the Property & Casualty insurance space. In this position, you'll work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technology teams to define and document requirements that support critical initiatives such as policy administration, claims processing, underwriting, and compliance. You'll gain exposure to both strategic projects and hands-on execution through a variety of platforms and technologies, including custom applications, vendor tools, data platforms, and cloud-based systems.

What We're Looking For :

• A strong understanding of Personal Lines insurance products and workflows, with particular focus on product pricing functionality. Experience with Guidewire PolicyCenter is highly preferred.
• Facilitate & Lead requirement sessions using visual facilitation techniques and engage with large stakeholder groups.
• Support a variety of project types including regulatory compliance, rate changes, system integrations, and new product development.
• Lead the full requirements lifecyclefrom elicitation and documentation to validation and traceability.

If you're someone who enjoys aligning business goals with technical solutions and you're ready to contribute in a collaborative, evolving environment, we'd love to connect.

Job Description Summary

If you're enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you! As a Technology Analyst you will partner with the business to understand business needs and outcomes as well as provide all types of analysis skills related to understanding and meeting business outcomes. They translate business outcomes into solution requirements using techniques such as facilitation and visual management. A Technology Analyst should have broad technology and analysis experience including : facilitation with large stakeholder groups, managing the complete requirements lifecycle, conducting structured analysis using both quantitative and qualitative techniques, analyzing data and application suites, and problem-solving using a collaborative style. Technology Analysts are engaged in work efforts at all scales ranging from minor defect fixes and enhancements to development of new applications. You will also work on all types of solution approaches (e.g. custom development, package implementation) and domains (e.g. all application types, data warehouses, Web, and Cloud).

Key Responsibilities :

Reporting Relationships : Reports to Technology Manager or Director.

Typical Skills and Experiences :

Education : Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or a related field is preferred.

License / Certification / Designation : Technology certifications or designation are not required but encouraged.

Experience : Six years of relevant work experience including software delivery or educational experience within a technology domain. Experience with delivering Technology and / or business solutions across industries, platforms and / or lines of business (LOB) within the insurance and / or financial services industries. Demonstrated capability in managing the requirements lifecycle, including facilitation, elicitation, and documenting requirements.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills : Strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of planning. Ability to influence, negotiate and set priorities needed. Insurance / financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Other criteria, including leadership or technical skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and HR Business Partner.

Values : Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions :

Overtime Eligibility : Exempt (Not Eligible).

Working Conditions : Normal office environment. Some travel maybe required.

ADA : The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including : medical / dental / vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES :

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.