ALIP Configuration Analyst IV

What You'll Do

The Configuration Analyst is a multi-functional role working directly with business, IT teams and vendors to craft, build and maintain critical processes within configurable systems. This role will be responsible for providing technical solutions, configuration, and consultation for purposes of designing, developing, testing, and implementing products within a wide range of configurable systems. Responsibilities include :

Configure ALIP (Accenture Life Insurance & Annuity Platform) for product calculations, including values and data elements using visual basic language.

Use PostgreSQL to query relational databases and support data analysis needs.

Collaborate with ALIP vendor to coordinate bug fixes, change requests, and system enhancements.

Field questions and troubleshoot issues from IT, Operations, Actuarial and Finance.

Conduct production verification and validation after bi-monthly releases.

Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems as needed.

Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to team members to support their professional growth, strengthen skills, and enhance overall team performance. Offer guidance on best practices, share subject matter expertise, and foster a collaborative environment that encourages learning and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with internal and external partners, including finance, IT, operations, and vendors, to drive product development and enhancements. Provide guidance on issue resolution, help prioritize initiatives, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Serve as a key resource to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, anticipate risks, and support informed decision-making.

Oversee vendor relationships, including managing budgets, setting priorities, and ensuring deliverables align with business objectives. Collaborate with vendors to drive performance, address issues proactively, and identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced value.

Who You Are

6 years of related work experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following : work experience, training, military experience, or education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred, ideally in computer science, technology, engineering, or a math-related field.

Detailed technical understanding of annuity products including systems and processes relating to new business and policy administration

Excellent leadership, planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking, decision-making and communication skills (strong preference for someone with formal or informal leadership experience)

Expert experience with SQL (relational databases), Excel / VBA, XML, or similar tools

Strategic thinking (ability to consider both immediate impacts and the broader context to attain success in the future)

Ability to recognize relevant business and operational risks, manage them to optimize outcomes and minimize loss, and safeguard business resiliency

Must be able to provide expert advice for the purposes of solving organizational problems and implementing solutions

May be required to work outside of core hours (nights / weekends)

Travel may be required

Skills to have you stand out :

ALIP configuration experience

Finance or actuary background

Experience understanding complex calculations needed for product values and fees in ALIP

Knowledge of Visual Basic / Excel

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. 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 for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$100800 - $158400 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible

Yes

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, Raleigh, NC, or Charlotte, NC). You'll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

Work Authorization / Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO : F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers () and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants ()

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers : with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site () to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

9 / 25 / 2025

Most Recently Posted Date

9 / 25 / 2025

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