Business Operational Readiness Analyst – Underwriting
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About the role
Mclean, VA Contract Aug 5, 2026
Underwriter -
Underwriting is responsible for ensuring the
underwriting organization is prepared to successfully adopt new business capabilities, technology
platforms, process improvements, and operational changes. This role serves as the central
coordinator across business, operations, technology, risk, compliance, and support functions to
drive readiness activities from planning through deployment and stabilization.
The role leads the development and execution of operational readiness plans, ensuring business
processes, controls, training, testing, reporting, communications, and adoption activities are
completed prior to various implementations. The individual operates as a strategic partner to
technology and underwriting leadership while remaining hands-on in execution and coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Readiness Planning
Lead operational readiness efforts for underwriting transformation initiatives.
Develop readiness plans, milestones, dependencies, and success criteria.
Coordinate readiness activities across business, technology, risk, finance, and downstream
stakeholders.
Facilitate go-live readiness assessments and deployment approvals.
Track readiness risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
Business Process & Operating Model Readiness
Support the assessment of impacts of new capabilities on underwriting processes and
operations.
Coordinate development of future-state workflows, process documentation, and operating
procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through standardization and automation.
Adoption & Change Readiness
Coordinate with change management teams on business adoption and onboarding
strategies.
Partner with stakeholders to identify training and communication requirements.
Coordinate rollout activities and post-deployment support plans.
Measure adoption, utilization, and business readiness outcomes.
Drive stakeholder engagement and organizational alignment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting platform modernization, workflow automation, or digital
transformation initiatives.
Knowledge of operational risk, governance, compliance, and SOX-related processes.
Experience with change management and business adoption methodologies.
Familiarity with Agile delivery models and product-based organizations.
Success Measures
Successful deployment and adoption of underwriting initiatives.
Readiness activities completed on time and within established governance requirements.
Minimal operational disruption during implementations.
High stakeholder satisfaction and business engagement.
Improved adoption, productivity, and process efficiency outcomes.
Effective management of operational risks and control impacts.
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