Business Process Owner Senior - Advanced Capabilities - Claims Optimization

USAA • San Antonio, TX

20h • Hybrid

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 Process Owner Senior – Advanced Capabilities – Claims Optimization. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position must be based in our San Antonio, TX; Plano, TX or Phoenix, AZ offices. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. What you'll do: As business process owner, plans, directs, and coordinates activities for complex processes, including problem definition, evaluation of requirements, design, testing, and implementation of business processes. Understands the process operating objectives, business rules, performance requirements, risks, and controls and interactions between dependent processes to minimize failures, eliminate redundancies, and control process performance necessary to achieve efficient, effective design and execution of the process. Supports alignment of process to overall experience strategy and vision. Develops and implements strategic customer specific business process program plans that align with enterprise strategy and influence appropriate roadmap(s). Applies expert knowledge of the business and leads the alignment and development of business deliverable processes and capabilities to materially change and improve business performance. Serves as functional expert bringing diverse perspective to leverage multiple ways of thinking while developing end-user focused process solution. Manages the performance of processes by developing control limits, monitoring key performance indicators and informing stakeholders of any deficiencies, improvements, operational risks issues, etc. and drives collaborative efforts to ensure process delivers against requirements. Identifies, owns, executes, enhances, and aligns controls to mitigate operational and compliance risks as it pertains to owned processes as it pertains to owned processes. Develops communication plans for customers and internal stakeholders. Ensures alignment between internal stakeholders and customers across all business process projects and services using proactive communication and engagement strategies. Utilizes reporting, data, and analytics to measure process and project performance, deliver process operational efficiencies, and inform key stakeholders. Stays current with emerging technologies and evaluates business processes to lead continuous process improvement efforts. Lead solution development including business case / benefits substantiation and drive business requirements for process improvement initiatives. Provides mentorship and guidance support for team and applicable business partners. Actively provides relevant business performance intel to progress the planning, research, analysis, development, and implementation of new and modifications to existing applications and processes to provide new or improved capabilities, products, and/or services. 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; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree (10 years in lieu of a degree).
• 6 years business process execution/knowledge/experience, consulting, and/or process engineering/optimization.
• Experience in successfully applying quality management, process improvement, and problem-solving tools and methodologies.
• Experience in implementing and sustaining change/improvements (change champion).
• Hands on experience with Process Mapping and Modeling and creating and validating process documentation.
• Experience in the application of process management standards and policies, and knowledge of applicable regulations and risk management practices.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean, Business Process Management, or similar methodology.
• Demonstrated experience with utilizing various systems to collect and analyze data.

Nice To Haves

• Proven expertise in claims technology platforms, with strong Guidewire ClaimCenter experience.
• Hands-on experience delivering AI-enabled capabilities (e.g., document ingestion, intelligent automation, predictive analytics).
• Strong understanding of omnichannel communications and communication preference management in a regulated environment.
• Experience with self-auditing frameworks and data-driven quality improvement in claims operations.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into business-ready solutions and drive adoption across large, complex organizations.
• Skilled in vendor and stakeholder collaboration to deliver integrated solutions (e.g., visual voicemail, co-pilot/assistant tools).
• Proven track record of leading process optimization through advanced capabilities and emerging technologies.
• Experience in project/product management with UI experience and delivery

Responsibilities

• As business process owner, plans, directs, and coordinates activities for complex processes, including problem definition, evaluation of requirements, design, testing, and implementation of business processes.
• Understands the process operating objectives, business rules, performance requirements, risks, and controls and interactions between dependent processes to minimize failures, eliminate redundancies, and control process performance necessary to achieve efficient, effective design and execution of the process.
• Supports alignment of process to overall experience strategy and vision.
• Develops and implements strategic customer specific business process program plans that align with enterprise strategy and influence appropriate roadmap(s).
• Applies expert knowledge of the business and leads the alignment and development of business deliverable processes and capabilities to materially change and improve business performance.
• Serves as functional expert bringing diverse perspective to leverage multiple ways of thinking while developing end-user focused process solution.
• Manages the performance of processes by developing control limits, monitoring key performance indicators and informing stakeholders of any deficiencies, improvements, operational risks issues, etc. and drives collaborative efforts to ensure process delivers against requirements.
• Identifies, owns, executes, enhances, and aligns controls to mitigate operational and compliance risks as it pertains to owned processes as it pertains to owned processes.
• Develops communication plans for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between internal stakeholders and customers across all business process projects and services using proactive communication and engagement strategies.
• Utilizes reporting, data, and analytics to measure process and project performance, deliver process operational efficiencies, and inform key stakeholders.
• Stays current with emerging technologies and evaluates business processes to lead continuous process improvement efforts.
• Lead solution development including business case / benefits substantiation and drive business requirements for process improvement initiatives.
• Provides mentorship and guidance support for team and applicable business partners.
• Actively provides relevant business performance intel to progress the planning, research, analysis, development, and implementation of new and modifications to existing applications and processes to provide new or improved capabilities, products, and/or services.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level