Business Operations Analyst Senior

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Operations Analyst to join our growing Member Data Spoke team. This role requires a data expert with a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrated expertise in data mining, cleaning, and transformation, and experience with a variety of data analysis tools including SQL, Python, and other relevant data analysis technologies. They must be comfortable working with large datasets and possess a meticulous attention to detail, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Excellent communication skills are essential; the candidate must be able to clearly and concisely communicate complex information and analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.

Responsibilities will include conducting in-depth analysis of member channel and analytical data to identify key trends, patterns, and potential areas for improvement. This will involve developing and presenting insightful analytical summaries and reports to inform strategic decision-making. This position demands a proactive and results-oriented analyst capable of navigating complex challenges, delivering timely data-driven insights, and contributing to a data-driven culture within the Member Data Spoke organization.

Consults with the business to understand and define opportunities and recommends solutions by analyzing data and providing key insights to inform decisions. Provides subject matter expertise on all matters of business analytical or operational data needs. Works closely with enterprise and business process owners to integrate data analytics into business processes to improve business performance.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to bein the office 4 days per week.This position will be based in our San Antonio, TX facility. Relocation assistance isnotavailable for this position.

What you'll do:

• Partners and collaborates with the business and Information Technology to meet the needs for COSA data reporting, analytics and complex projects deliverables.
• Performs complex compilation, analysis and reporting of COSA data; delivers key insights and recommendations on data trends to inform leaders and drive decisions
• Applies advanced subject matter technical knowledge in consulting and advising business partners on ad hoc or undefined matters related to business analytics and decision support solutions.
• Identifies and pursues opportunities to utilize advanced data delivery and business solutions techniques to optimize their contribution to resolving business issues.
• Proactively and fluidly interacts across key stakeholders to deliver and increase efficiency and effectiveness of the reporting needs.
• Influences key stakeholders on approaches and solutions for data reporting, analytics and complex projects deliverables.
• Applies intermediate knowledge of information systems and data infrastructure to provide business and technical guidance to internal clients.
• Maintains a strong understanding of business processes, supporting data and applications and strategic direction.
• Proactively communicates between business/enterprise processes and analytics team to improve delivery, value and integration of analytics into business/enterprise processes.
• Partners with technology group to define business requirements, perform user acceptance testing and implement changes.
• Provides guidance to junior analysts to further technical acumen with data & analytics community.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or related degree discipline is required; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 6 years of reporting and/or data management experience with accountability for complex tasks and/or projects leveraging applicable tools and languages (Example: SQL, Python, GGplot, Tableau) OR Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or related degree discipline with 4 years of reporting and/or data management experience with accountability for complex tasks and/or projects leveraging applicable tools and languages ((Example: SQL, Python, GGplot, Tableau).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the function/discipline through application of knowledge, skills, abilities, and technologies towards work products. (Example: Querying, Data Wrangling, Report Development, Requirements Gathering).
• Demonstrated business acumen in the areas of the business operations, industry practices and emerging trends required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to deliver information effectively to all levels of management.
• Knowledge of applicable compliance and regulatory data requirements and ability to develop, document, and maintain policy/procedures in adherence to these requirements.

What sets you apart:

• 2-3 years of work experience with Snowflake Cloud technology and capabilities
• 2-3 years of experience with data extraction and wrangling across multiple data platforms (Snowflake, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, etc..)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience with executive management committee and customer/regulatory with a keen sense of attention to detail.

Compensation range:The salary range for this position is: $103,450-$197,730.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA 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 status as a protected veteran.