Product Development Director - Auto Telematics

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8 Locations
In-Office
127K-243K Annually
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Leads the development, launch, and maturation of digital-first auto telematics products. Owns product strategy, underwriting performance, post-launch monitoring, market analysis, value propositions, experimentation, and lifecycle improvements. Partners with Legal, Compliance, Risk, technical teams, vendors, and distribution channels to ensure compliant implementation and strong member outcomes. Evaluates product performance, develops business cases, and presents recommendations to executive leadership.
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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


We are seeking a dedicated Product Development Director – Auto Telematics.


This role is remote eligible in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site four days per week.



What you'll do:


As Product Development Director you will be accountable for developing new products and overseeing and managing the launch and maturation of new products into target strategic markets. You will act as a cross functional expert, providing expertise and support for product line initiatives related to product development, compliance, operational and process improvements, claims management, vendor management, product documentation, fulfillment, and/or system releases.


  • Responsible for development of digital first products supporting the needs and risks of USAA Members Leads development and launch of new innovative product offerings as well as auxiliary/enhanced features/services for existing products.
  • Responsible for maintaining thorough level of knowledge of business and underwriting performance for products in scope (e.g.trends, results, etc.) Responsible for post-launch monitoring, maintenance and underwriting of 'new in market' products based on product performance, member needs and competitive changes in the market including but not limited to product rules, rates, and forms.
  • Develops recommendations to launch new products and the evaluation and decision to buy/build or ally for individual product(s).
  • Generates creative product and coverage solutions for member needs to ensure a dynamic product development pipeline exists.
  • Responsible for maintaining thorough level of knowledge of business and underwriting performance for products in scope (e.g.trends, results, etc.).
  • Responsible for post-launch monitoring, maintenance and underwriting of 'new in market' products based on product performance, member needs and competitive changes in the market including but not limited to product rules, rates, and forms.
  • Conducts complex analysis of internal and external data and member information to support formulation of product strategy and enhance competitive intelligence.
  • Develops and communicates the new product value proposition for individual products.
  • Ensures sales support is delivered to all distribution channels (e.g., com, mobile, contact center) so that the new product is properly positioned to members.
  • Leads the analysis and evaluation of new product performance metrics to make changes to offerings, if necessary, prior to full launch.
  • Coordinates with relevant control partners (to include Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management) to ensure product offerings are designed and implemented in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • 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 Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or Statistics; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
  • 8 years relevant experience in Actuary, Underwriting, Marketing, Operations, Financial Services or relevant military experience.
  • Extensive experience in developing, deploying and supporting product and/or integrated suite of products.
  • Experience working through agile product development process, managing multiple products simultaneously.
  • Knowledge and application of Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC).
  • Creative problem solver with hands on experience in problem framing, qualitative & quantitative research, running product experiments, hypothesis testing and prototyping to launch products at the intersection of Human, Technology and Business dimensions.
  • Navigates through ambiguous contexts with confidence.
  • Ability to break large complex initiatives into smaller manageable features and capabilities and deliver them early and often.


What sets you apart:


  • Strong P&C Business Acumen, preferably in Auto (product management, pricing, underwriting, product intelligence etc.).
  • Experience designing innovative Insurance product enhancements (preferably Auto).
  • Familiarity with telematics-based predictive models in a product application.
  • Demonstrated experience with data analytics and ability to deliver insights.
  • Strong critical thinking skills to evaluate information, identify data gaps, and ensure the validity of insights.
  • Skill in applying critical thinking to analyze the entire product lifecycle, anticipating potential issues in pricing, underwriting, claims, or experience that that might arise from product design, and proactively identifying solutions.
  • Experience translating business requirements to technical and analytical teams.
  • Experience developing complex business case analysis (BCA).
  • Experience supporting product briefings and presenting to executive leadership.
  • US military experience gained through military service or gained as a military spouse / domestic partner.


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 range: The salary range for this position is: $127,310-$243,340.

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 in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or Statistics, or four years of relevant education and/or experience
  • Eight years of relevant experience in actuarial work, underwriting, marketing, operations, financial services, or relevant military experience
  • Extensive experience developing, deploying, and supporting products or integrated product suites
  • Experience working through an Agile product development process and managing multiple products simultaneously
  • Knowledge and application of the Product Development Life Cycle
  • Hands-on experience with problem framing, qualitative and quantitative research, product experiments, hypothesis testing, and prototyping
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous contexts and break complex initiatives into manageable features and capabilities
  • Strong property and casualty insurance business acumen, preferably in auto
  • Experience designing innovative insurance product enhancements, preferably auto
  • Familiarity with telematics-based predictive models in a product application
  • Demonstrated data analytics experience and ability to deliver insights
  • Strong critical-thinking skills for evaluating information, identifying data gaps, and validating insights
  • Experience analyzing the full product lifecycle, including pricing, underwriting, claims, and customer experience risks
  • Experience translating business requirements to technical and analytical teams
  • Experience developing complex business case analyses
  • Experience supporting product briefings and presenting to executive leadership
  • U.S. 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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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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