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!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Lead Director, Strategy for our Strategy and Insights team.
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 or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Responsible for leading a team and providing strategic leadership to help lead and influence a LOB/staff business area towards its next phase of profitable growth. Will lead complex internal consulting projects working collaboratively with senior level executives to make key strategic decisions in the areas of strategy development, growth strategy, organizational design, operating model, and business transformation. Will hire, develop, and manage talent and lead the development and communication of the three-year strategic plan. This role will develop and build key relationships with leaders and senior executives across the organization and influence and align the organization into action.
Stepping into this strategist role isn't just about a job-it's about embarking on a journey. At USAA Life Insurance, we're not just another insurance company; we are an institution with a storied legacy, and we invite you to be an integral chapter in our ongoing narrative. Few roles offer the chance to influence millions. Here, your strategies will shape the experiences of countless families and individuals, ensuring they have the security and assurance they deserve. Your contributions will resonate across homes, communities, and lifetimes. Are you ready to redefine the boundaries of what's possible? Let's co-create the future of USAA Life Insurance.
What you'll do:
Develop long-term vision and direction: Work directly with senior level executives to identify opportunities for the organization's future growth and success.
Communicate and align strategy: Effectively communicate the organization's strategy to senior management, employees, and other stakeholders to ensure that all levels of the organization are aligned with and working towards the same goals. Lead the facilitation of strategy offsites.
Lead internal consulting projects: Work directly with senior level executives to define business opportunities and structure strategic engagement plans. Leads cross-functional, matrixed teams to make recommendations and solve highly complex and high value business problems. Drive stakeholder alignment and execution.
Hire, develop and manage talent: Acquire, develop and retain top strategy talent through employee selection, coaching, development and performance management activities. Direct work assignments and provides guidance and training in strategy consulting process and structure.
Lead strategic planning: Play a leadership role in the development and communication of the organization's three-year strategic plan.
Monitor and report on progress: Oversee processes to monitor execution of strategic initiatives. Make adjustments to the strategy as needed based on changing market conditions or other factors.
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 a Business, Engineering or Science discipline 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 strategy consulting, corporate or business unit strategy or relevant work experience; or an Advanced Degree in Business or STEM and 6 years strategy consulting experience, corporate or business unit strategy or relevant work experience.
3 years of direct team leadership or management experience required.
Strong critical thinking skills and inquisitive mindset, with ability to elevate thinking and apply judgment to how components fit into the broader picture.
Proven track record in project management.
Proven track record of leveraging experience and analysis to influence business decisions.
Proven track record of talent management.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
Advance quantitative, analytical, and written and oral communication skills.
What sets you apart:
Financial Service industry experience, preferably in the Life or Annuity space.
Experience working with high impact and high visibility work.
Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and work autonomously.
Highly analytical and critical thinker who can address problems using data.
Experience cultivating relationships and leading people through change.
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: $158,960 - $303,830 .
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.
