Forecasting Analyst - Mid Level

USAA • Chesapeake, VA

1d • 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 Join USAA’s Member Value team as a Forecast Analyst – Mid Level, where you’ll play a key role in transforming complex data into meaningful insights that guide operational decisions and improve how we serve our members. In this analytical role, you’ll define business problems, collect and interpret data, and apply statistical and mathematical models to generate accurate forecasts across operational, economic, financial, and multi‑channel activities. You’ll explore performance patterns, evaluate potential operational changes, and develop new approaches that help optimize member‑focused outcomes. 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, Colorado Springs, CO, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or related discipline; OR 4 years of related experience in statistics, mathematics, forecasting or planning or related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 4 years’ experience forecasting and/or planning to include utilization of data analysis tools in support of market, workforce and/or contact center operations; OR, if Advanced degree, 2 or more years’ experience forecasting and/or planning to include expert utilization of data analysis tools in support of market, workforce and/or contact center operations to include utilization of data analysis tools in support of market, workforce and/or contact center operations.
• Workforce tools such as NICE, Aspect, CISCO, and/or Decision and data to include contact center data as an example as volume, AHT, shrinkage, service level and abandons.
• Experience applying innovative and quantitative analytical approaches to translate data into business insights for forecasting/planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to document and succinctly deliver findings/results in a way that helps drive Business’ decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior U.S. military service or being a military spouse/domestic partner is highly valued.
• Experience standing up or improving command center processes, including workflow design, communication frameworks, and cross-functional alignment.
• Expertise in both real-time execution and intraday strategy, with the ability to monitor performance, take action, and guide others through complex situations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, connecting insights across WFM, Operations, and business partners to drive strategic decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex performance trends and design proactive, actionable mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Leverages intermediate business/analytical knowledge to participate in discussions with internal teams to understand, collaborate and influence solution strategies of business objectives.
• Reviews simple and complex data for emerging trends and supports implementation of emerging trends into forecasts and tactical or strategic recommendations.
• Applies innovative and quantitative analytical approaches, translates recommendations to business partners, provides reliable, consistent forecast/plan data and prepares written documentation and summaries on findings for review.
• Research industry best practices.
• Applies intermediate knowledge and thought leadership of various forecasting methodologies, systems, and tools to produce forecasts and tactical or strategic business recommendations to promote contact center health.
• Develops forecasting white papers for review.
• Documents assumptions, methodology, validation and testing in a manner that ensures replication of work for effective peer reviews and supports Governance, Risk and/or process work.
• Provides consultative guidance and effectively partners and influences appropriate business leaders and/or their representatives to integrate operational initiatives into the overall forecast/plan.
• Succinctly delivers analysis/findings in a manner that conveys understanding, influences business leaders, garners support for recommendations, drives business decisions, and influences business strategy.
• Ensure 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