Overview

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 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 OpportunityAs a dedicated AVP, Claims Operations, you will be accountable for auto, property and/or other claims teams to deliver operational business results at scale. Responsible for member service, paying what we owe, controlling expenses, employee engagement, quality, operational risk and compliance across multiple operational areas. Sets operational goals and measures to achieve overall claims targets. Designs and implements claim's strategies supporting enterprise objectives. Collaborates and influences P&C strategies coordinating with peers to affect P&C mission objectives. Responsible for identifying and advancing broad strategic improvements to the operation including efficiency, effectiveness, compliance and regulatory adherence. Sponsors and shapes large transformational efforts across Operational areas. 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, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL (Chesapeake, VA - Property and Casualty roles ONLY) . Relocation assistance is available for this position. What you'll do:Provides executive leadership and guidance on technical matters and extends settlement authority within their process (or as delegated).Identifies and evaluates internal and external issues of strategic importance to a product line.Demonstrates executive-level thought leadership, strategy development, and financial and operational planning.Leads broad functional Claims and P&C projects and may serve as an executive sponsor for projects.Oversees the development and implementation of functional policies, procedures and guidelines.Identifies opportunities and facilitates major improvements to processes and systems and works with internal partners to accomplish shared accountabilities.Engages with and represents USAA with external partners as appropriate.Works with internal partners to establish appropriate controls within operational area.Responsible for leadership, communication, employee engagement and coordination of business and Enterprise initiatives.Influences and executes claims servicing solutions across process, technology, workforce, third party, and/or analytics in support of P&C product competitiveness. Influences and executes operations strategy, plan, goals and objectives in support of Claims Strategy. Inspires a high performing team to deliver exceptional experiences to the members, engaged employees and achieve exceptional results.Hires, develops, and coaches claims leaders for results delivery.Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.Education:Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.What you have:10 years of progressive customer service, operational, military or leadership experience to include a minimum of 8 years of demonstrated P&C proficiency and experience.6 years of people leadership experience in building, managing and/or developing high-performing teams.Experience in developing P&C business solutions to include building a business case, creating influence and delivering results.Executive-level business and technical acumen in the areas of ef