Application Support Specialist

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Application Support Specialist for a contract assignment with one of our premier Insurance clients in Boston, MA . This role will be remote.

Responsibilities :

• Provide clear, timely, and professional communication to internal customers regarding their tickets
• Collaborate with senior team members and other support teams to identify defects and assess user impact
• Learn and understand new functionality implemented in monthly releases
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Adhere to metric-driven objectives (e.g., time to resolve, number of closures per day)
• Participate daily in required team and support group meetings

Required Skills :

• 5 years of IT experience
• Experience with ticketing systems and knowledge bases (ServiceNow, Jira) required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Experience with Guidewire Suite
• Ability to analyze low- to moderate-complexity technical and business problems using knowledge of industry operations, products, processes, data, architecture, vendor integration, and application connectivity
• Ability to think creatively and "outside the box"
• Experience writing clear technical "how-to" guides

Preferred Skills :

• 1-3 years of insurance industry experience (preferred)
• Experience conducting user access reviews (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) is a plus

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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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