Executive Operational Planning Manager

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 Executive Operational Planning Manager, you will be working in the Chief of Staff organization supporting the Enterprise Chief Information Office (ECIO). This includes facilitating and enhancing management routines, creating processes and tools to increase efficiency, enabling a senior executive team in various support capacities, and coordinating both small and large scale events.

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 the following locations: San Antonio, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Facilitates tactical and operational planning and implementation processes to assure that management is knowledgeable of process, goals, objectives and strategies.

• Monitors, coordinates, documents, and communicates progress toward achievement of business goals, objectives, strategies and action plan results.

• Evaluates the relevance of messages for intended audience and ensures consistency and accuracy.

• Provides advice and guidance and negotiates approval of communication materials with executive management and subject-matter experts prior to securing final approval from senior executive or Executive Council member.

• Ensures deliverables meet established standards of appearance and content and that all logistical requirements are satisfied.

• Responsible for the development, coordination and timely submission of relevant, broader level EC and Board/Council/Committee driven requirements.

• Provides oversight and support to project teams in development and implementation of departmental employee events and business conferences.

• 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 related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• 6 years of project/program management experience supporting senior level executives, corporate event planning and/or managing executive level communications.

• Ability to build strong relationships and to work with all levels within the organization.

• Experience developing executive level briefings in support of EC, CEO and BoD deliverables.

• Demonstrated capability to navigate in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks with contending deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information.

• Ability to interact and collaborate positively with executive leadership and communicate concepts clearly.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What sets you apart:

• 2 years of experience in a Chief of Staff project / program function

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: $81,770 - $156,290.

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.