Decision Science Analyst II – Life Company Data and Analytics

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

As a dedicated Intermediate Decision Science Analyst II Life Company Data and Analytics you will contribute to Life Companys growth by supporting end-to-end analytics. This role will focus on our Life Insurance Product helping uncover strategic insights to improve the sales funnel underwriting and nurturing experience for our members. Youll work closely with experienced team members leverage your analytical skills and assist in translating data into understandable recommendations. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in analytics and help shape how we better protect more members with Life Insurance.

This role is responsible to provide decision support for business areas across the association. Staff in this area will be responsible for applying mathematical and statistical techniques and / or innovative / quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make insight to action recommendations to answer business objectives and drive change. The essence of work performed by the Decision Science Analyst involves gathering manipulating and synthesizing data (e.g. attributes transactions behaviors etc.) models and other relevant information to draw conclusions and make recommendations resulting in implementable strategies.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position will be based on the San Antonio TX; Colorado Springs CO; or Plano TX. campus . Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What youll do :

Leverages intermediate business analytical and technical knowledge to participate in discussions with cross functional teams to understand and collaborate on business objectives and influence solution strategies.

Applies advanced analytical techniques to solve business problems that are typically medium to large scale with impact to current and / or future business strategy.

Applies scientific / quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make insight to action recommendations to answer the business objective and drive the appropriate change.

Translates recommendation into communication materials to effectively present to colleagues for peer review and senior / lead analysts.

Incorporates visualization techniques to support the relevant points of the analysis and ease the understanding for less technical audiences.

Supports identifying and gathering the relevant and quality data sources required to fully answer and address the problem for the recommended strategy through testing or exploratory data analysis (EDA).

Thoroughly documents assumptions methodology validation and testing to facilitate peer reviews and compliance requirements.

Adopts emerging technology that can affect the application of scientific methodologies and / or quantitative analytical approaches to problem resolutions.

Delivers analysis / findings in a manner that conveys understanding influences up to mid level management garners support for recommendations drives business decisions and influences business strategy.

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 :

Bachelors degree in quantitative analytics field such as Economics Finance Statistics Mathematics Actuarial Sciences Operations Research Data and / or Business Analysis Data Science or other quantitative discipline; OR 4 years of related experience in statistics mathematics or quantitative analytics (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree. (Total of 6 years of experience without bachelors degree)

2 years of experience in data / analytics or functional business experience within the respective industry of responsibility (i.e. P&C Bank Finance) OR Advanced degree in quantitative analytics field such as Economics Finance Statistics Mathematics Actuarial Sciences Operations Research Data and / or Business Analysis Data Science or other quantitative discipline.

Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of mathematical and statistical techniques and approaches used to drive fact-based decision-making.

Intermediate knowledge of data analysis tools data visualization developing analysis queries and procedures in SQL SAS BI tools or other analysis software and relevant industry data & methods and ability to connect external insights to business problems.

What sets you apart :

US military experience through military service or a military spouse / domestic partner

2 or more years of experience with SQL

2 or more years of experience with Python for data analysis

2 or more years of experience with Intermediate Statistics

2 or more years of experience with Data Visualization

1 or more years of working experience (including internships) in a data / analytics role

Compensation range : The salary range for this position is : $77120 - $147390

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 .

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.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 77120 - 147390