Business Strategy Analyst - Intermediate Level
About the position 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 dedicated Business Strategy Analyst II in support of the Technology Vendor Management Office. The candidate for this team will work in the Technology Vendor Management Office and will be responsible for delivering on operational activities aligned the Technology goals and objectives. Utilizes quantitative and qualitative analysis to make connections between evolving industry trends, market developments, USAA’s strategic direction, regulatory environment, and macroeconomic trends for the business unit. Provides insights and information-based context for key stakeholders in the business unit to effectively manage, influence, and impact line of business strategy. 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 our San Antonio, TX campus. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
- Identifies and refines key business assumptions and hypotheses around line of business strategy factoring in recommendations from analysts.
- Supports peer analysts in developing the analytical framework and blueprint to answer business questions identified in the business portfolio, product, or member experience.
- Leverages data-driven problem-solving techniques to manipulate and interpret business results.
- Assists with translating findings into insights for strategy management and execution.
- Prepares supporting data and detailed material that helps communicate the significance of the strategic insights to senior leaders and other stakeholders.
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Science, Finance, Economics or related discipline; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- 2 years of experience in data and/or analytics or strategy consulting.
- Foundational knowledge of project management.
- Demonstrated experience using data analytics to formulate data-driven insights.
- Experience developing recommendations driven by qualitative/quantitative analysis and market insights.
- Experience performing data analysis using various data analytics tools (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Tableau, R, Python, SQL, Snowflake, SAS, Adobe Analytics).
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working in third-party suppliers and vendor management operations
- Experience with change management and communications
- US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner [optional]
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.
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