Financial Analyst Lead - Technology

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 Financial Analyst Lead , you are responsible for leading complex business challenges through financial forecasting, planning, and modeling. Strategize key financial areas including USAA’s technology organization that represents 25% of USAA’s expenses or 3.5 billion dollars . Advise s team members on advanced financial analysis and complex financial processes, applying sound financial principles and best practices. Ensures all work is completed in compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and internal controls. 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 or Charlotte, NC . Relocation assistance is available for this position. What you'll do: Lead s , develop s , and motivate s the team to provide advanced analytics and insights around key business drivers. Anticipate s opportunities to tackle the most complex and / or unique business problems, providing proactive financial solutions with holistic and forward-looking perspectives to enable better decision making by senior management. Consistently interacts with senior management becoming their trusted advisor on all financial issues. Make recommendations to solve short-term, as well as strategic financial business problems. Teaches and mentors others about complex financial processes, business drivers and systems ensuring information sharing and knowledge transfer. Reviews analysts work and assists management in assigning tasks and managing workflow. Leads initiatives to develop an integrated enterprise planning process from multiple companies and/or staff agency processes and technologies. Directs analyses and guides the development, enhancement, and implementation of critical processes, programs, and technologies. Anticipates opportunities and potential solutions, leads cross-functional teams through the problem resolution process, and advises senior management on issues. Acquires and applies expert knowledge of the business, its products and processes. Performs complex and often unique work assignments and problem resolution across multiple systems, functions, or processes. 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 , Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience. 8 years of experience conducting complex analysis and providing actionable insights to various stakeholders . Experience using databases and applications to analyze complex business domains (for example : AI , including GenAI, data center, cloud, or cyber). Experience communicating key business and financial concepts that result in strategic decision making. What sets you apart: Veteran or military-affiliated professional with experience in Cyber Command, DISA, Pentagon operations, acquisition programs, or technology modernization initiatives. Veteran, DoD, or defense contractor professional with experience in cyber, procurement, logistics , acquisition, technology integration, or AI-related programs, combined with strong financial analytics, business partnering, and executive communication skills. Experience presenting recommendations to senior leaders or directors. Demonstrated ability to support large technology organizations and complex investment portfolios is highly preferred. Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $ 127,310 - $ 243,340 . 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 . 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.