Executive Operational Planning Director (Legal Operations)

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.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a talented Executive Operational Planning Director on our Legal Operations team in San Antonio Texas.

As a dedicated Executive Operational Planning Director you will provide support to the senior-most leaders through the prioritization and coordination of key deliverables and activities interpretation of business operations and/or Centers of Excellence (CoE) analyses and initiatives and the development of appropriate action plans and responses to address business issues and/or compliance and regulatory issues. Assists in the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans that drive success within key results areas. Acts as liaison between business operations both within and across CoSAs Enterprise CoEs Executive Management and/ or the EC member. Provides innovative communications support to senior leadership for Board/Council/Committees strategic or operational planning events monthly business meetings and/or compliance and regulatory requirements.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position is in San Antonio Texas. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What youll do:

• Facilitates strategic and operational planning and implementation processes to assure that management is knowledgeable of process goals objectives and strategies.
• Leads the coordination and documentation of progress toward achievement of business goals objectives strategies and action plan results.
• In partnership with Corporate Communications and the Chief of Staff team defines and sets objectives and content of messages to be communicated in concert with EMG and/ or the Executive Council members guidance corporate mission and objectives as well as the objectives of employee member and public communications.
• Evaluates and influences relevance of messages for intended audience and ensures consistency and accuracy for communication efforts across the team; identifies and implements innovative communication tactics.
• Provides advice and guidance and negotiates approval of deliverable materials with executive management and subject-matter experts prior to securing final approval from senior executive or Executive Council member.
• Supports and advises management through research and analysis of internal/external business data including industry best practices and competitive information.
• Responsible for the development coordination and timely submission of relevant EC and Board/Council/Committee driven requirements.
• Provides oversight and support to project teams in development and implementation of employee CoSA 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:

• Bachelors degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 8 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.
• Experience in Committee / Executive meeting preparation and facilitation.
• Demonstrated capability to navigate in a fast-paced environment prioritize tasks with competing deadlines and demonstrate forward-thinking and planning.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate positively with executive leadership (C-Suite) and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated capability to navigate in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include: Word Excel and PowerPoint to create executive level presentations and develop process documentation.

What sets you apart:

• Ten plus years of progressive experience in operational planning strategic execution or enterprise-level business management.
• Deep experience leading large corporate events.
• Exceptional executive presence with strong verbal and written communication skills tailored to senior leadership and audiences.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $114080 - $218030.

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.