Forecasting Senior Analyst
Company: USAA
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Why USAA?Let's do something that really matters.
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial
security of millions of U.S. military members and their families.
Not all our employees served in our nation's military, but we all
share in the mission to give back to those who did. We're working
as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our
members.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and
service. They're what guides everything we do - from how we treat
our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what
makes us so special!
As a dedicated Forecasting Senior Analyst, you will analyze complex
business problems and issues using data from internal and external
sources to provide insight to analysts and decision makers.
Identifies and interprets trends and patterns in datasets to locate
influences. Creates specifications for reports and analysis based
on business needs and required or available data elements. May
participate in consultation to users and lead cross functional
teams to address business issues. Prototypes' solutions for
displaying information based on business needs.
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. Relocation
assistance is not available for this position.
This position can also work remotely in the continental U.S. with
occasional business travel.The OpportunityWhat you'll do:
- Leads and participates in gathering complex and often unique
business requirements by partnering with customers to define the
business problem and data needs.
- Utilizes an advanced understanding of multiple data structures
and sources to lead the development and implementation of business
intelligence solutions, which may include data visualization, data
transformation, or data collection.
- Strategically partners and works with IT execution teams on the
development of analytic infrastructures, data engineering, or
related business intelligence efforts. Includes collaborating on
the design and implementation of technical standards and governance
practices.
- Applies data visualization standard methodologies - often
selecting the right data 'tool for the job' to identify and
interpret trends or patterns while following standard Enterprise
branding.
- Understands the value of prototyping, usability, and the
end-user experience to improve the impact of the final data
visualization product (dashboard, report, insight, or
analysis).
- Acts as a trusted data visualization advisor to the
collaborator/end-user to drive business value. Provides system
thinking to influence relevant data, information, and application
architecture decisions.
- May serve as an Agile champion who is responsible for the
methodology, execution, and team education on standard
processes.
- May provide internal team leadership by providing guidance on
business intelligence tools, techniques, and processes.
- Actively participates in industry, COE, or other
discipline-relevant groups/panels to watch industry trends and
share standard processes with team.
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are
efficiently identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in
accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.What
you have:
- Bachelor's degree in quantitative analytics field such as
Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences,
Operations Research, Data and/or Business Analysis, Data Science,
or other business-related subject area; OR 4 years of related
experience in statistics, mathematics, or quantitative analytics
(in addition to the minimum years of experience required- 10 years
total) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- 6 years of data & analytics experience
- OR a minimum of 4 years of data & analytics experience and up
to 2 years of progressive functional business relevant experience
within the respective industry of responsibility (i.e. P&C,
Bank, Finance, Marketing etc.) for a total of 6 years combined
experience
- OR advanced degree in quantitative analytics field such as
Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences,
Operations Research, Data and/or Business Analysis, Data Science or
other quantitative subject area and 4 years of experience in
data/analytics or functional business experience within the
respective industry of responsibility (i.e. P&C, Bank, Finance,
Marketing, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience in the identification of innovative
approaches to address moderately complex business problems and
solutions.
- Advanced experience developing business deliverables that
leverage business intelligence platforms, data management
platforms, or SQL-based languages (Tableau, Business Objects,
Snowflake, Hadoop, Netezza, NoSQL, ANSI SQL, or related).
- Proven, expert ability to leverage or build business knowledge
through significant partnerships at the individual contributor,
leadership, and EMG levels.
- Proven expert-level communication skills with the ability to
deliver presentations to all levels of management.
- Demonstrated the ability to embed intuitive story telling
within the business intelligence solutions and platforms including
concise presentation of sophisticated technical details.What sets
you apart:
- 3 years' experience managing financial reporting
- Experience with Fraud, Risk or Operations
- Working knowledge of analytical tools - SAS, SQL, Tableau
etc.
- US military experience through military service or a military
spouse/domestic partnerThe 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.What we
offer: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. The salary range for this position
is: $99,160-$189,530.Employees may be eligible for pay incentives
based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the
discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.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, please 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.
Keywords: USAA, Sun City West , Forecasting Senior Analyst, Accounting, Auditing , Phoenix, Arizona
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