Director, Business Process Ownership

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7 Locations
In-Office
127K-243K Annually
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Leads a team responsible for end-to-end business process ownership, optimization, performance metrics, risk mitigation, controls, and continuous improvement. Partners with enterprise stakeholders to define priorities, secure funding, manage backlogs, and execute process initiatives using Agile, Six Sigma, Lean, and Waterfall methodologies. Oversees recruiting, coaching, performance management, and team development while ensuring compliance with operational risk policies and regulations.
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Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

As a dedicated Director, Business Process Ownership, you will oversee a team of business professionals that are responsible for the end to end aspects and overall ownership of assigned processes. Guides team members to collaborate with enterprise partners in the facilitation and development of business rules, gathering of requirements, artifacts and process management. Guides team members in the ownership of assigned processed to include, capturing, documenting and sustaining processes. Maintains compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.

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 office locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

What you'll do:

  • Responsible for leading a team that is focused on process ownership and improving business results by identifying process gaps and opportunities, recommending solutions and developing and monitoring key process performance indicators.

  • Aligns with enterprise partners to define backlog and present the business case to compete for funding and ultimately ensure execution to output. Ensures the backlog is prioritized in accordance with business deliverables.

  • Defines, develops and evaluates performance metrics to establish process success, and engages stakeholders to ensure cohesive and continuous alignment to measures of success. Utilizes and oversees reporting, data, and analytics to measure process and project performance, adjust services and operational activities, and inform key stakeholders.

  • Ensures risk mitigation is a top priority by diagnosing and quickly resolving risk opportunities. Influences business unit and business processes to address risk across all activities.

  • Using prescribed project execution methodologies such as Agile, Six Sigma, Lean, and Waterfall, collaborates with process stakeholders to ensure timely execution of deliverables to improve or design-controlled processes.

  • Manages identifies business process risks and oversees that appropriate controls are captured, documented, sustained and ultimately mitigated.

  • Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.

  • Stays current with emerging technologies and evaluates business processes to lead continuous process improvement efforts.

  • 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; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.

  • 8 years business process execution/knowledge/experience, consulting, and/or process engineering/optimization.

  • 3 years of direct team lead, supervisory or management experience.

  • Experience leading and/or participating in programs/projects, business process owner/consultant efforts in a dynamic environment.

  • Extensive experience in the application of process management methodologies, standards and policies within a regulated environment.

  • Knowledge of operational risk management practices.

  • Organizational agility; with demonstrated ability in developing partnerships across a complex business landscape, while utilizing/ implementing Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Experience gathering and assessing set of performance metrics to ensure both efficient and effective processes.

What sets you apart:

  • Experience managing and leading teams overseeing multiple aspects of market research operations  - data environments, vendor management, budgeting, risk and controls and governance processes.

  • Ability to strategically build and integrate different systems and operations, and manage complex processes for stakeholders across different teams.

  • Experience as thought leader building best in class operating models that balance efficiency with consumer experience.

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

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $127,310.00 - $243,340.00.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

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.

 

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

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.

 

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.

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree, or four years of relevant education and/or experience
  • Eight years of business process execution, process knowledge, consulting, process engineering, or process optimization experience
  • Three years of direct team lead, supervisory, or management experience
  • Experience leading or participating in programs and projects, or business process owner or consultant efforts in a dynamic environment
  • Extensive experience applying process management methodologies, standards, and policies within a regulated environment
  • Knowledge of operational risk management practices
  • Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships across a complex business landscape and implement Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience gathering and assessing performance metrics to evaluate process efficiency and effectiveness
  • Experience managing teams overseeing market research operations, data environments, vendor management, budgeting, risk and controls, and governance processes
  • Ability to strategically build and integrate systems and operations and manage complex stakeholder processes
  • Experience building operating models that balance efficiency with consumer experience
  • US military experience or experience as a military spouse or domestic partner

USAA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about USAA and has not been reviewed or approved by USAA.

  • Retirement Support — Robust retirement programs include a rich 401(k) employer match alongside a company-funded pension, reinforcing long-term financial security. These elements are often singled out as standout features of the total rewards package.
  • Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telehealth coverage is paired with wellness incentives and onsite or reimbursed fitness resources. These offerings are perceived as meaningfully enhancing overall compensation value.
  • Parental & Family Support — Fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and childcare reimbursement reflect substantial support for families. These benefits are widely regarded as valuable contributors to the employment proposition.

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The Company
HQ: San Antonio, TX
35,000 Employees

What We Do

At USAA, our mission is more than just words – it’s the reason we do what we do. Our goal is to be the military community’s provider of choice for insurance, banking, financial products and advice. Take a look back at our history and you’ll see a strong track record of providing members with the highest level of care and support. And we’re proud to continue helping them achieve better financial futures. It’s that kind of dedication that’s helped us grow to more than 35,000 employees. Share our passion for serving those who serve? Whether you’re connected to the military or not, we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

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