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Bachelor’s degree, preferred in Computer Science, or relevant work experience.
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10+ years Full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience; Designing, maintaining and enhancing software applications leveraging COBOL, JCL, SQL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, ISPF/PDF, FILE-AID, MVS, Endevor and using IBM Mainframe environment preferred
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3+ years of experience leading product / project development team on Vantage policy administrative platform preferred
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Open-minded with proven ability to work collaboratively in team environment
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Demonstrated ability to lead in a highly matrixed, heavily outsourced organization through a combination of influence, partnership, and authority
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Ability to manage IT Suppliers in a cost- effective manner
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Ability to manage change and cope with complex and ambiguous situations
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Agile solution delivery skills highly desired
AI Proficiency Expectations
At National Life Group, we view AI as an enabler of human potential. We use AI to help us work smarter, serve more clients, and keep our promises, while remaining a relationship-driven business where our people are our greatest strength.
All applicants are expected to:
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Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
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Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
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Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
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Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life’s AI guiding principles.
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Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention and intellectual property.
Service Focus - Demonstrates a client centric focus for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Decision Making - Makes sense of complex information, critically evaluates, and creates solutions.
Results Oriented - Sets performance and personal goals; Driven to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
Plans and Aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; Aligns people and skills to tasks and assignments; Evaluates results of work.
Demonstrates Learning Agility - Enhances skills and knowledge through continuous learning; Focuses on personal results by establishing stretch goals; Seeks feedback and changes accordingly.
Establishes Relationships - Builds partnerships with others to instill trust, collaborate, and meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively - Actively listens, conveys messages to meet different audience needs, and remains open to new ideas and opinions.
Fosters Diversity - Values diversity and difference in thought, experience, and perspective; Promotes an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion; Supports equal and fair treatment for all.