Strategy Consultant Mid-level

USAA•San Antonio, TX

1d•$93,770 - $128,900•Hybrid

About The Position

At USAA, the mission is to empower members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service, and trusted advice, aiming to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. The company's core values are honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service. As a dedicated Strategy Consultant I, you will provide strategic support for a LOB/staff business area, working collaboratively with strategy and business teams on internal consulting projects in areas such as strategy development, growth strategy, organizational design, operating model, and business transformation. The role offers a flexible work environment requiring 4 days per week in the office and can be based in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available. USAA's mission is to facilitate the financial security of its members, associates, and their families by providing a full range of highly competitive financial products and services, striving to be the provider of choice for the military community. This is achieved by upholding the highest standards and ensuring corporate business activities and individual employee conduct reflect good judgment, common sense, and consistency with core values of service, loyalty, honesty, and integrity. USAA attributes its success to its 35,000 employees, who are the heart and soul of its member-service culture. Joining USAA means becoming part of a thriving community committed to serving the U.S. military, their associates, and their families. A connection to the military is not required, only a shared passion for serving its more than 13 million members. USAA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Business, Engineering or Science discipline; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
4 years of business experience demonstrating proficiency in strategy consulting, corporate or business unit strategy or relevant work experience; or an Advanced Degree in Business or STEM and 2 years business experience demonstrating proficiency in strategy consulting, corporate or business unit strategy or relevant work experience.
Military experience may be considered relevant experience for this role.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems and contribute to the development of clear, actionable strategic recommendations.
Solid communication and presentation skills, with advanced proficiency in tools like PowerPoint and Excel, for effectively analyzing problems and sharing ideas.
Proficient knowledge in project management.
Experience in influencing business decisions.

Nice To Haves

Military veterans are encouraged to apply; your leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability skills are highly valued.
Experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance, life insurance, or retail banking is helpful, but not required.
An MBA is preferred, but not required; a strong academic record in business, economics, engineering, or a quantitative discipline is a plus.
Ability to perform well in fast-paced environments and manage multiple project demands.

Responsibilities

Support internal consulting projects: Understand the strategic opportunities and issues faced by the organization.
Design workplans, conduct targeted research, and collect data from various internal and external sources.
Perform high-impact analysis, aiding in evaluating and designing business solutions.
Support the creation of compelling storylines that clearly articulate findings, insights, and recommendations.
Monitor and assess external trends: Conduct industry and competitive research to identify potential strategic opportunities and threats.
Communicate insights and support the development of recommendations to leadership.
Support strategic and operational planning: Support the development and communication of the organization’s plan.
Assist with strategy communication and alignment: Contribute to communicating the organization’s strategy to senior management, employees, and other stakeholders to ensure that all levels of the organization are aligned with and working towards the same goals.
Work collaboratively with broader strategy team to support the design, development, and facilitation of strategy offsites.
Monitor and report on progress: Assist with monitoring the progress of the organization’s strategic initiatives and reporting on results to senior management and other stakeholders.
Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.