Strategy Consultant Mid-level

USAA•San Antonio, NC

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a dedicated Strategy Consultant I, you will be responsible for providing strategic support for a LOB/staff business area. You will work collaboratively with strategy and business teams to support internal consulting projects in the areas of strategy development, growth strategy, organizational design and operating model and business transformation. 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, or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.