Why USAA?
Let's do something that really matters.
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation's military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We're working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They're what guides everything we do - from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!
As a dedicated Director Information Governance, you will [lead and help ensure that both consuming and producing stewards of (ERC) Enterprise Risk and Compliance organization's data are aware of and implement, all of the necessary data governance requirements as outlined in USAA's Enterprise Data Governance Standards. This includes the 90+ Critical Risk Reports as well as all of ERC's data assets. In addition, you will help drive the strategic direction as we move from a defensive to an offensive data governance program and help drive the migration strategy to the target state data governance and data quality tools.
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 one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Directs the development and implementation of strategies that supports maturing USAA's information governance, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities. Establishes and enforces enterprise data policies, standards, practices and processes according to industry standard methodologies. Accountable for the quality of results from work produced by the team
The Opportunity
What you'll do:
Leads strategic direction across one or more data domains in information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities working within Agile community and all leadership levels in prioritizing and funding capabilities delivery across the Enterprise and various data domains.
Directs and collaborates with business and IT partners on using information governance, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities in support of achieving business operations and strategic goals and objectives.
Advises all levels of leadership on institutionalizing and maturing information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities to include providing advice on mitigating risk and satisfying and addressing risk and regulatory requirements related to information governance and management.
Partners with business, risk, compliance, architecture, and IT teams to drive effectiveness and value of information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture and information asset management processes to the business.
Ensures team understands how the information management activities they are responsible for align with information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture, technical solutions, and information asset management activities performed by other teams.
Directs team in work assignments, problem resolution, risk mitigation, and producing quality work.
Provides the leadership, motivation, oversight and environment necessary for building hard-working teams that collaborate with enterprise partners in defining information governance, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities that delivers business value, outcomes and solves business challenges.
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 Data and Analytics, Information Technology, Business, Finance, Risk, Audit or a related field of study; OR 4 years of related experience in information governance, information management, information technology or risk management (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
8 years of experience in Information or Data related practices to include: information governance, data management, information management, information architecture, IT, risk, audit, analysis and reporting.
OR Advanced degree in Information Architecture, Information Management, Information Studies, Risk, Audit, Information Technology or a related technical field and 6 years experience in Information or Data related practices as noted above.
3 years of direct team lead or management experience.
Expert knowledge of industry information/data governance standard methodologies, information technology standard processes and architecture roadmaps and capabilities maps.
Experience leading teams, peers and leadership levels across complex problem-solving activities, domains, or regulatory drivers at an Enterprise or data domain levels.
Experience leading developing, or operationalizing data management and/or data governance policies, standards, processes, procedures & technologies.
Experience leading agile delivery activities across people, process, and technology.
What sets you apart:
Strong technical and analytical skills with proven experience in leveraging these skills to drive business outcomes with measurable benefits.
Demonstrated experience in translating abstract and technically complex challenges and business problems into easy-to-understand concepts.
Experience driving improvements in the efficiency and/or effectiveness of a program through analyzing data and driving operational excellence.
A Passion for data with knowledge and experience working in the Data Governance discipline and leveraging Data Catalog and Data Quality tools.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with a proven track-record in building strong relationships with internal and external partners.
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner [optional]
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.
What we offer:
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. The salary range for this position is: $138,230 - $264,200 .
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
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, please 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.
If you are an existing USAA employee, please use the internal career site in OneSource to apply.
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Find your purpose. Join our mission.
USAA is unlike any other financial services organization. The mission of the association is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates and their families through provision of a full range of highly competitive financial products and services; in so doing, USAA seeks to be the provider of choice for the military community. We do this by upholding the highest standards and ensuring that our corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment and common sense, and are consistent with our core values of service, loyalty, honesty and integrity.
USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource: our 35,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. When you join us, you'll become part of a thriving community committed to going above for those who have gone beyond: the men and women of the U.S. military, their associates and their families. In order to play a role on our team, you don't have to be connected to the military yourself - you just need to share our passion for serving our more than 13 million members.
USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
