Grow your career with a growing organization

Whether they're helping people reach their long-term financial goals or providing personal wealth management strategies, every associate contributes to changing the lives of those we serve for the better. When it comes to job satisfaction, that's hard to beat. And from a personal satisfaction perspective, you'll enjoy the freedom to support causes that matter to you and experience a truly inclusive work environment. Your future starts now.

As a Senior Analyst of Strategic Initiatives, Wealth Technology, you will play a valuable role serving as an operational contact and acting as a bridge between the different organizations within Empower. You'll bring a strong background in software development and information technology with a proven track record of bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Consolidate our software applications, ensuring the efficient transfer of data and integration of new users onto modernized platforms
• Oversee, maintain and provide support for various software applications utilized throughout the technology and business sectors
• Facilitate engineering enablement by setting up and delivering training on proprietary software tools and applications
• Forge cross-functional collaborations to equip associates with essential hardware and software for development and deployment
• Assess, design, and document system infrastructures and software architectures, detailing system integration, authentication processes, and delivery mechanisms
• Evaluate and document the security policies, protocols, and capabilities of software vendors and tools
• Document data management practices, including encryption, third-party access, and redundancy strategies
• Complete application assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to define business and technical requirements, leading to the design and documentation of functional and non-functional solutions
• Identify, analyze and resolve hardware, software, access, reliability and environment issues

What you will bring:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in software development and analysis
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, including tools, methodologies, programming languages, agile practices, and systems integration
• Understanding of encryption, security protocols, and authentication methods, including role-based access
• Proficient in coordinating software application consolidation, adept at data migration, and skilled in integrating new users into updated system environments
• Proficient in resolving a wide range of operational challenges, encompassing both functional issues with enterprise applications and access barriers to software tools
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficient in addressing complex technical issues
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

What will set you apart:

• Industry background in Retirement, Finance, or Insurance
• Master's degree from an accredited institution
• ITIL Certification and/or Scum Master Certification
• Experience with software development tools (i.e. Jira, Gitlab, IntelliJ)
• Comprehensive knowledge of internal IT infrastructure and systems

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer * Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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