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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Analyst II - **Company:** Pacific Life Insurance Company - **Location:** Newport Beach, CA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Human-Computer Interaction, Issue Tracking Systems, Web Applications, Macros - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://pacificlife.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PacificLifeCareers/job/Newport-Beach-CA-700/Systems-Analyst-II_R17405 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in applied mathematics, actuarial science, or a related field * Intense visual/listening concentration required to trouble shoot problems and determine best solution; and to make informed decisions and recommendations * The ideal candidate is self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision, while also excelling in a collaborative team environment. * Willingness and initiative to learn both the technical and business aspects necessary to take ownership of and execute on key responsibilities. What makes you stand out: * Previous knowledge with the life insurance and annuity industry strongly preferred. * 1-5 years of experience working with life insurance and/or annuity products and riders. * Proficiency in developing detailed test plans. * Strong proficiency in Excel, with the ability to read and code macros being an added advantage. * Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and experience working within sprint cadences. * Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments. ## Description The CMD Illustrations team within Pacific Life Technology develops and maintains the desktop and web applications that financial professionals use to create life insurance illustrations. These illustrations help clients understand how Pacific Life products can meet their financial goals. The Illustrations System Analyst is part of a team made up of analysts and developers and is responsible for analyzing business requirements for the applications and performing quality assurance testing to ensure those requirements are met. This individual will be expected to complete projects using established testing methodologies while developing skills in creating new test scenarios and gaining experience with Life Insurance products and Sales concepts. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply!, * Analyze complex life insurance & annuity product specifications-including actuarial formulas and business requirements for the User Interface (UI)-to define testing scope, estimate testing effort, and identify potential issues in system implementation. * Review requirements and create detailed technical documentation to guide the development of software applications. * Collaborate directly with developers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and clarity. Testing & Quality Assurance * Maintain and develop advanced testing tools that incorporate full calculation specifications for our life insurance products to support analysis, troubleshoot complex illustration system issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution in partnership with your team. * Develop comprehensive test strategies, build test cases, and define expected results. * Responsible for testing of software -including system functionality, calculations, and regression Issue Management & Troubleshooting * Monitor, manage, and prioritize system defects and enhancement requests using issue tracking tools. * Ensure timely resolution of issues and maintain clear communication with all relevant stakeholders. Product Illustration Support * Produce new issue and inforce illustrations for products and policies not currently supported by existing systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. ## Related Videos - [Generate AI in the Browser with Chrome AI - Raymond Camden](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1770-generate-ai-in-the-browser-with-chrome-ai-raymond-camden) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [Anomaly Detection - Using unsupervised Machine Learning for detecting anomalies in customer base](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/6-anomaly-detection-using-unsupervised-machine-learning-for-detecting-anomalies-in-customer-base) - [WebXR: Enabling Virtual and Augmented Reality on the Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/965-webxr-enabling-virtual-and-augmented-reality-on-the-web) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria)