Strategy Consultant Mid-Level

USAA•San Antonio, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is seeking a Strategy Consultant I to provide strategic support for a Line of Business/staff business area. This role involves collaborating with strategy and business teams on internal consulting projects focused on strategy development, growth strategy, organizational design, operating model, and business transformation. The position offers a flexible work environment requiring 4 days in the office per week and can be based in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not provided.

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.
Proficient knowledge in project management.
Experience in influencing business decisions.

Nice To Haves

Military veterans are encouraged to apply; their 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 by understanding strategic opportunities and issues, designing workplans, conducting research, and collecting data.
Perform high-impact analysis to aid in evaluating and designing business solutions.
Support the creation of compelling storylines to articulate findings, insights, and recommendations.
Monitor and assess external trends through industry and competitive research to identify strategic opportunities and threats.
Communicate insights and support the development of recommendations to leadership.
Support the development and communication of the organization’s strategic and operational plan.
Assist with strategy communication and alignment to ensure all organizational levels are working towards common goals.
Support the design, development, and facilitation of strategy offsites in collaboration with the broader strategy team.
Monitor and report on the progress of strategic initiatives and their results to senior management and stakeholders.
Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.