IT Systems Analyst Senior

Company: USAA
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: April 2, 2021

Job Description:

Purpose of Job We are currently seeking a talented IT Systems Analyst Senior for our San Antonio, TX facility or Plano, TX or Phoenix, AZ. The person hired into this position will have the opportunity to work with the IT team that is engaged in the biggest Technology Transformation program that USAA has ever undertaken. This is called the Modernization Program (MOD program for short). We are in the process of replacing some of our business-critical systems that are currently hosted on Mainframe and moving them to vendor solutions hosted in the Cloud. In this position, you will be responsible for defining IT requirements and ongoing management of IT system implementations/deliverables. Provides liaising services between business and IT delivery functions for the purpose of enabling the on-boarding, enhancement and support of systems, applications, and other technology solutions. Assesses evolving business requirements to include establishing, evaluating, and validating technical requirements. Recommends alternatives and/or enhancements to existing technology solutions. Researches and helps resolve production issues and defects. Job Requirements About USAA USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply. USAA Careers World Class Benefits () (31 seconds) * Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. * Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. * Follows written risk and compliance policies and procedures for business activities. * Serves as a SME for business topics for multiple IT delivery functions. * Serves as a conduit between IT delivery functions and the business functions through which their technical requirements flow. * Employs creativity, ingenuity, and innovation in the search for technology solutions designed to support analyses and business need. * Proactively communicates and collaborates with customers on the analysis of business needs and requirements to deliver solution artifacts as needed. * Leads analysis and verification of technical requirements for completeness, consistency, comprehensibility, feasibility, and conformance to standards. * Leads traceability of approved and base lined artifacts through the software development life cycle to include specifications, design, development, testing, implementation and defect prioritization. * Provides guidance and review of test artifacts to ensure coverage of testable requirements. * Provides certification and actively participates in defect management activities to confirm requirements are being met. * Contributes to project successes by partnering with Program Management to understand program plans and strategy. Requirements * Bachelor's Degree or 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum in lieu of a degree. * 6 years of related work experience such as business and/or project management, business/system requirements, and technical analysis. * Advanced knowledge of multiple software delivery life cycles (Waterfall and Agile). * Advanced working knowledge of business productivity products, tools and applications. * Advanced understanding of system architecture and knowledge of software development concepts. * Experience of modeling techniques (e.g.UML) and use case development as well as experience with one or more software development frameworks. *Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level* When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not be able to change your responses. Preferred * 10+ years IT Operations experience including IT Contracts/Vendor Management/Vendor Network Integrations * IT Technical Program Management skills * Expert level IT Incident/Problem Management skills including Root Cause Analysis and Problem Resolution * Strong ability to facilitate critical conversations and influence internal/external stakeholders driving to improved vendor performance in: * Program/Portfolio Management * Strategic Planning * Change Management * IT Vendor Network Integrations/Connectivity * Full lifecycle IT Vendor Relationship Management (QBRs, Performance Reviews) * IT Negotiations/Contract Development * Risk Management 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 position. The salary range for this position is: $80,200 - $144,500 *(this does not include geographical differential, it may be applied based on your work location) Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. *Geographical Differential : Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average. Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours. 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. Please click on the link below for more details. USAA Total Rewards () 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. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. For Internal Candidates: Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement) or must have managers approval prior to posting. Last day for internal candidates to apply to the opening is 3/11/21 by 11:59 pm CST time .

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