Intermediate Level Decision Science Analyst - Member Value

USAA • San Antonio, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

As a dedicated Intermediate Level Decision Science Analyst - Member Value, you will join our Member Value and will be instrumental in transforming member service experiences through in-depth, end-to-end analytics. You will uncover critical insights to drive higher member satisfaction and value, refine service strategies, and optimize performance. You will collaborate with business leaders, apply advanced analytical techniques, and translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive significant change. This is a unique opportunity to apply your analytical expertise and shape the future of member experience with data-driven insights. 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. This role is remote eligible in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site four days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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 field; 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.
• 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 field.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior U.S. military service or being a military spouse/domestic partner is highly valued.
• An advanced degree in a quantitative field such as Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Data Analysis, Data Science, or a related area.
• An aptitude for learning and applying analytical techniques to explore data and identify trends.
• Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) for reporting.
• Ability to explain findings simply and clearly.
• A proactive and curious mindset, eager to learn and contribute to strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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