Business Process Owner - Mid Level (Agency)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Business Process Owner I to support our Property and Casualty (P&C) Agency. This is a mid-level role that will primarily provide process support for the High Value/High Net Worth area.

The business process owner, plans, directs and coordinates activities for moderately complex and complex processes, including problem definition, evaluation of requirements, design, testing, and implementation of business processes. Understands the process operating objectives, business rules, performance requirements, risks, and controls and interactions between dependent processes to minimize failures, eliminate redundancies, and control process performance necessary to achieve efficient, effective design and execution of the process. Supports alignment of process to overall experience strategy and vision.

What you'll do

• Applies knowledge of the business to understand customer gaps in performance, and develops, modifies, re-engineers customer specific process program plans in alignment with business deliverables and enterprise strategy to achieve the level of desired performance.
• Develops, sustains, and manages defined business processes through a structured approach as functional expert bringing diverse perspective to leverage multiple ways of thinking while developing end-user focused process solutions.
• Plans and coordinates the overall health of processes by developing control limits, monitoring key performance indicators, etc.
• Identifies, owns, executes, enhances, and aligns controls to mitigate operational and compliance risks as it pertains to owned processes.
• Assists in identification of business unit and business process risks across assigned activities.
• Develops communication plans for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between internal stakeholders and customers across assigned business process projects and services using proactive communication and engagement strategies.
• Utilizes reporting, data, and analytics to measure process and project performance, adjust services and operational activities, and inform key stakeholders.
• Stays current with emerging technologies and evaluates business processes to lead continuous process improvement efforts.
• Lead solution development including business case / benefits substantiation and drive business requirements for process improvement initiatives.
• Actively provides relevant business performance intel to progress the planning, research, analysis, development, and implementation of new and modifications to existing applications and processes to provide new or improved capabilities, products, and/or services.
• 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.
• 4 years business process execution/knowledge/experience, consulting, and/or process engineering/optimization.
• Experience in successfully applying quality management, process improvement, and problem-solving tools and methodologies.
• Hands on experience with process mapping and modeling, and creating and validating process documentation.
• Understanding and application of process management standards and policies, and knowledge of applicable regulations and risk management practices.
• Demonstrated experience with utilizing various systems to collect and analyze data.

What sets you apart

• Experience in a Business Process Owner rotation or role
• Working experience with process optimization efforts
• Property & Casualty Insurance experience
• Experience working in an insurance agency environment, preferably supporting High Value or High Net Worth products
• Experience identifying and implementing automation opportunities to improve existing business processes and operational efficiency
• Experience with Agile Methodology
• Six Sigma or related certification
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $81,330 – $155,460.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.