Executive Operational Planning Manager – Events

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 organized and strategic Executive Operational Planning Manager to join our Corporate Affairs team. In this role, you will support senior leaders through prioritizing and coordinating key deliverables and actions that help drive business operations and Centers of Excellence (CoE) initiatives. You will focus on leading the planning and execution of Corporate Affairs events, ensuring strategic and business alignment in this role. Additionally, you will support other operational and chief of staff duties for the team, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Corporate Affairs initiatives.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in the San Antonio, TX home office. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Facilitates tactical and operational planning and implementation processes to assure that management is knowledgeable of process, goals, objectives and strategies.
• Monitors, coordinates, documents, and communicates progress toward achievement of business goals, objectives, strategies and action plan results.
• Evaluates the relevance of messages for intended audience and ensures consistency and accuracy.
• Provides advice and guidance and negotiates approval of communication materials with executive management and subject-matter experts prior to securing final approval from senior executive or Executive Council member.
• Ensures deliverables meet established standards of appearance and content and that all logistical requirements are satisfied.
• Responsible for the development, coordination and timely submission of relevant, broader level EC and Board/Council/Committee driven requirements.
• Provides oversight and support to project teams in development and implementation of departmental employee events and business conferences.
• 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.
• 6 years of project/program management experience supporting senior level executives, corporate event planning and/or managing executive level communications.
• Ability to build strong relationships and to work with all levels within the organization.
• Experience developing executive level briefings in support of EC, CEO and BoD deliverables.
• Demonstrated capability to navigate in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to interact and collaborate positively with executive leadership and communicate concepts clearly.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What sets you apart:

• Experience in event planning and management, with a focus on large-scale corporate events, conferences, or similar OR Chief of staff experience
• Experience working with key partners across the organization, influencing decisions, and managing key tasks.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present detailed information clearly to both peers and leaders.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $93,770 - $168,790.

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.