Lead Director, Strategy

Why USAA?

Let’s do something that really matters.

At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Lead Director, Strategy, you will be responsible for leading a team and providing strategic leadership to help lead and influence a LOB/staff business area towards its next phase of profitable growth. Will lead complex internal consulting projects working collaboratively with senior level executives to make key strategic decisions in the areas of strategy development, growth strategy, organizational design, operating model, and business transformation. Will hire, develop, and manage talent and lead the development and communication of the three-year strategic plan. This role will develop and build key relationships with leaders and senior executives across the organization and influence and align the organization into action.

This position can work remotely in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel.

What You'll Do

• Develop long-term vision and direction: Work directly with senior level executives to identify opportunities for the organization’s future growth and success.
• Communicate and align strategy: Effectively communicate 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. Lead the facilitation of strategy offsites.
• Lead internal consulting projects: Work directly with senior level executives to define business opportunities and structure strategic engagement plans. Leads cross-functional, matrixed teams to make recommendations and solve highly complex and high value business problems. Drive stakeholder alignment and execution.
• Hire, develop and manage talent: Acquire, develop and retain top strategy talent through employee selection, coaching, development and performance management activities. Direct work assignments and provides guidance and training in strategy consulting process and structure.
• Lead strategic planning: Play a leadership role in the development and communication of the organization’s three-year strategic plan.
• Monitor and report on progress: Oversee processes to monitor execution of strategic initiatives. Make adjustments to the strategy as needed based on changing market conditions or other factors.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
  
  

What You Have

• 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.
• 8 years of strategy consulting, corporate or business unit strategy or relevant work experience; or an Advanced Degree in Business or STEM and 6 years strategy consulting experience, corporate or business unit strategy or relevant work experience.
• 3 years of direct team leadership or management experience.
• Strong critical thinking skills and inquisitive mindset, with ability to elevate thinking and apply judgment to how components fit into the broader picture.
• Proven track record in project management.
• Proven track record of leveraging experience and analysis to influence business decisions.
• Proven track record of talent management.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Advance quantitative, analytical, and written and oral communication skills.
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
  
  

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

What We Offer

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $158,960 - $303,830.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

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, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.