Director, Business Process Ownership - Advanced Capabilities - Claims Optimization

USAA•San Antonio, TX

2d•$127,310 - $243,340•Hybrid

About The Position

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 We are seeking a dedicated Director, Business Process Ownership – 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; Phoenix, AZ; Colorado Springs, CO; Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL offices. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. What you'll do: Oversees a team of business professionals that are responsible for the end to end aspects and overall ownership of assigned processes. Guides team members to collaborate with enterprise partners in the facilitation and development of business rules, gathering of requirements, artifacts and process management. Guides team members in the ownership of assigned processed to include, capturing, documenting and sustaining processes. Maintains compliance with policies, procedures and regulations. Responsible for leading a team that is focused on process ownership and improving business results by identifying process gaps and opportunities, recommending solutions and developing and monitoring key process performance indicators. Aligns with enterprise partners to define backlog and present the business case to compete for funding and ultimately ensure execution to output. Ensures the backlog is prioritized in accordance with business deliverables. Defines, develops and evaluates performance metrics to establish process success, and engages stakeholders to ensure cohesive and continuous alignment to measures of success. Utilizes and oversees reporting, data, and analytics to measure process and project performance, adjust services and operational activities, and inform key stakeholders. Ensures risk mitigation is a top priority by diagnosing and quickly resolving risk opportunities. Influences business unit and business processes to address risk across all activities. Using prescribed project execution methodologies such as Agile, Six Sigma, Lean, and Waterfall, collaborates with process stakeholders to ensure timely execution of deliverables to improve or design-controlled processes. Manages identifies business process risks and oversees that appropriate controls are captured, documented, sustained and ultimately mitigated. Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities. Stays current with emerging technologies and evaluates business processes to lead continuous process improvement efforts. 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 experience with process improvement and design methodologies, e.g. Six Sigma and Lean, business operations, risk management, quality assurance and control, or internal audit (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
8 years business process execution/knowledge/experience, consulting, and/or process engineering/optimization.
3 years of direct team lead, supervisory or management experience.
Experience leading and/or participating in programs/projects, business process owner/consultant efforts in a dynamic environment.
Extensive experience in the application of process management methodologies, standards and policies within a regulated environment.
Knowledge of operational risk management practices.
Organizational agility; with demonstrated ability in developing partnerships across a complex business landscape, while utilizing/ implementing Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience gathering and assessing set of performance metrics to ensure both efficient and effective processes.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated P&C claims technical acumen
Demonstrated knowledge of new and emerging industry technology solutions
Experience developing solutions and/or business requirements for AI solutions
Experience developing strategy, leading and optimizing processes, leading cross functional teams, and delivering exceptional business value

Responsibilities

Oversees a team of business professionals that are responsible for the end to end aspects and overall ownership of assigned processes.
Guides team members to collaborate with enterprise partners in the facilitation and development of business rules, gathering of requirements, artifacts and process management.
Guides team members in the ownership of assigned processed to include, capturing, documenting and sustaining processes.
Maintains compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
Responsible for leading a team that is focused on process ownership and improving business results by identifying process gaps and opportunities, recommending solutions and developing and monitoring key process performance indicators.
Aligns with enterprise partners to define backlog and present the business case to compete for funding and ultimately ensure execution to output.
Ensures the backlog is prioritized in accordance with business deliverables.
Defines, develops and evaluates performance metrics to establish process success, and engages stakeholders to ensure cohesive and continuous alignment to measures of success.
Utilizes and oversees reporting, data, and analytics to measure process and project performance, adjust services and operational activities, and inform key stakeholders.
Ensures risk mitigation is a top priority by diagnosing and quickly resolving risk opportunities.
Influences business unit and business processes to address risk across all activities.
Using prescribed project execution methodologies such as Agile, Six Sigma, Lean, and Waterfall, collaborates with process stakeholders to ensure timely execution of deliverables to improve or design-controlled processes.
Manages identifies business process risks and oversees that appropriate controls are captured, documented, sustained and ultimately mitigated.
Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.
Stays current with emerging technologies and evaluates business processes to lead continuous process improvement efforts.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.