Implementation Specialist

Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and adaptable Migration Operations Specialist to join a high-impact team supporting Symetra's Dearborn-to-Symetra migration initiative. This team serves as the organization's "Solution Squad," responsible for identifying, researching, resolving, and preventing operational issues that arise as customer groups transition from legacy systems to new platforms. This assignment is expected to last approximately 6 to 9 months and will involve partnering across multiple operational areas to ensure a successful customer transition. During critical migration milestones and migration weeks, additional hours and overtime may be required to meet project deadlines and ensure a seamless customer experience. Following completion of the migration, there may be opportunities for select team members to transition into permanent implementation roles supporting ongoing new-business onboarding, based on business needs and individual performance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, adapts quickly to change, and maintains exceptional attention to detail while supporting customer-facing operations. Key Responsibilities: Support all phases of the Dearborn-to-Symetra migration process. Research, investigate, resolve, and escalate implementation and migration-related issues. Identify and correct migration fallout, data discrepancies, system errors, and operational exceptions. Review, update, and validate contracts and plan documents for accuracy and compliance. Perform detailed data review, validation, and manual updates as needed. Ensure customer-facing information, including contracts, billing records, and portal data, is accurate prior to release. Collaborate with operations teams, implementation partners, engineers, and business stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Escalate complex issues and provide recommendations for resolution. Manage detailed work assignments while meeting established deadlines and service expectations. Adapt quickly to changing priorities, evolving business requirements, and ongoing process improvements. Utilize system tools, job aids, training materials, and documentation to support efficient and accurate work execution. Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and reduce manual effort through automation and best practices. Support migration-week activities, including overtime as needed to ensure successful customer transitions. Skills excel macros, document management Top Skills Details excel macros,document management Additional Skills & Qualifications Required Qualifications: Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work. Ability to learn new processes, systems, and procedures quickly. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. Comfortable working under pressure and meeting critical deadlines. Strong communication skills with the confidence to ask questions, raise concerns, and escalate issues appropriately. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Experience performing data entry, operational support, data validation, or administrative functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting implementations, acquisitions, conversions, or system migration projects. Experience reviewing contracts, plan documents, or customer agreements. Knowledge of SharePoint and advanced Excel functionality, including macros. Familiarity with process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives. Experience working with PHINIOS and/or Velocity systems. Quality assurance, auditing, compliance, or operational review experience. Ideal Candidate Profile: Highly detail-oriented and quality-focused. Adaptable and comfortable navigating frequent change. A quick learner who can absorb new information and implement process updates rapidly. Patient, flexible, and solution-oriented. Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. Collaborative and team-focused, with a willingness to assist others and share knowledge. Proactive in identifying problems and suggesting solutions. Confident in speaking up, asking questions, and contributing to team success. Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.