Director, Military Affairs Service - Army

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 Director of Military Affairs - Army with extensive staff and leadership experience at a major military command or higher headquarters. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of military leadership structures and installation functions, as well as Army active duty and Reserve Forces programs. This position requires the ability to work weekends and long hours, with at least 120 days of travel per year. Additionally, candidates should have 10 or more years of experience in military community engagement, program development, and advocacy.

This role is remote eligible in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site four days per week.

What you'll do:

• Advises the planning, execution, and analysis of Military Affairs service strategies. Collaborates with executive management to establish strategic and operational frameworks and achieve business objectives.
• Provides consultation and execution support to USAA National Platform issues. Facilitates contact between internal and external partners to complete business agreements and assists with contract negotiations, proof of concepts, and return on investment contract surveys.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Corporate Affairs partners to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of content and imagery depicting or referencing members of the Armed Forces.
• Leads and initiates team training opportunities (e.g., New Product information, Marketing Campaign, Eligibility etc.) for Military Affairs Field team and USAA entities.
• Develops and implements internal Military Affairs processes, policies, and programs to support current and future opportunities. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of processes, policies, and programs, adjusting plans as necessary to achieve desired outcomes and address gaps.
• Facilitates access to Armed Forces installations through dialogue with appropriate levels of military leadership.
• Represents USAA at selected public events engaging the military community.
• Advises and trains senior management, new employees, and third-party vendors on military culture and relationship issues. Responsible for the coordination with the Military Affairs field team for trips to military installations.
• Implements standard processes and management routines to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve member experience.
• Travels regularly to field locations to support team members, assess operations, and maintain positive relationships with key partners.
• Builds and leads all aspects of a team of employees through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.
• 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; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 8 years of experience engaging the military community to include outreach and relationship building, program development and delivery, and community engagement and advocacy.
• 3 years of direct team lead or management experience required.
• 20 years of experience serving in the Armed Forces; attendance at the DOD Keystone Course (Enlisted) or Command and General Staff College (Officer).
• Proven track record of managing distributed teams and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong discernment, and ability to balance critical thinking with practical implementation skills. Analytical approach with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience working with clients/customers to realize business issues and develop a strategy for the business’s direction from the gathered insights.
• Demonstrated understanding of tactical, operational and planning, program development and project tracking, and an ability to build and understand business metrics.
• Possession of Military ID card required.

What sets you apart:

• Military assignment serving in a senior military leadership position.
• Staff and leadership experience serving at a major military command or higher headquarters.
• Extensive knowledge of military leadership structure and military installation functions.
• Extensive knowledge of Army active-duty military, and Army Reserve Forces programs and services.
• Ability to work weekends in support of Army active-duty, and Army Reserve Force activities as necessary.
• Ability to work long hours and travel a minimum of 120 days per year to include extended overnight trips to include weekends.
• 10-years or more experience engaging the military community.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $127,310 - $243,340.

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.