Sr. Business System Admin at Ameritas

United States

Job Description Drive improvements to retirement plans technology platform through partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendor partners. This position and team make improvements and enhancements to our Retirement Plans business systems platform. Serve as liaison between internal business (retirement plans) partners and external vendors on requirements, functional design, testing, and implementation. In addition to major project work, implement minor enhancement requests and resolve highly complex production support issues. Strong collaboration and communication skills and the ability to convey ideas in a clear and concise manner will be key to success in this role.   This position could be hybrid (Lincoln, NE) or could be remote based on proximity to an office location.   What you do: * Responsible for system administration, configuration, and support for Retirement Plans vendor software packages and solutions. * Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) of several functional systems, demonstrating advanced knowledge of all aspects of a given functional system * Write business requirements and work with business areas to define new products, new functionality, and other system modifications. * Coordinates the development of system solutions that meet the needs of the business. * Work closely with business unit stakeholders and software partners to ensure the quality assurance testing and sign-off process for business systems prior to delivery and deployment. * Serve as a liaison between Retirement Plans and software partners in addressing daily production problems and identifying necessary improvements to the technology platform. * Work on multiple projects concurrently, often with short turnaround times for project implementation. * Effective at researching and solving complex problems across multiple applications. * Work with internal business partners to determine root causes of system problems. * Maintain documentation regarding various projects, processes, and operations. What you bring: * Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. * 2+ years of relevant I.T., B.A., or B.S.A. experience required. * Strong communication and analytical skills are required. * Experience in user acceptance testing (UAT) desired. * Experience with “Relius” and/or "Omni" system(s) desired. * Experience in retirement plan industry or knowledge of retirement plans desired. * Experience with Agile desired. What we offer: A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life. At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t: Ameritas Benefits For your money: • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution. • Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance. • Incentive Program Bonuses. • Competitive Pay. For your time: • Flexible Hybrid work. • Thrive Days - Personal time off. • Paid time off (PTO). For your health and well-being: • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision. • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. • Well-being programs with financial rewards. • Employee assistance program (EAP). For your professional growth: • Professional development programs. • Leadership development programs. • Employee resource groups. • StrengthsFinder Program. For your community: • Matching donations program. • Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month. For your family: • Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave. • Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance. • Backup child, elder and pet care support.   An Equal Opportunity Employer Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.   Application Deadline This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.   This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.