USAA

Decision Science Analyst – I

USAA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San AntonioTexasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $93,770 - $179,240 per year

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About the role

  • Provide decision support for business areas across the association.
  • Responsible for applying mathematical and statistical techniques and/or innovative /quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make 'insight to action' recommendations.
  • Gather, manipulate and synthesize data (e.g., attributes, transactions, behaviors, etc.), models and other relevant information to make recommendations resulting in implementable strategies.
  • Participate in discussions with cross functional teams to understand and collaborate on business objectives and influence solution strategies.
  • Apply advanced analytical techniques to solve business problems that are typically medium to large scale.
  • Translate recommendation into communication materials to effectively present to colleagues for peer review and management.
  • Incorporate visualization techniques to support the relevant points of the analysis.
  • Identify and gather the relevant and quality data sources required to fully address the problem for the recommended strategy through testing or exploratory data analysis (EDA).

Requirements

  • 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 quantitative discipline; OR 4 years of related experience in statistics, mathematics or quantitative analytics (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • 4 years of experience in data/analytics or functional business experience within the respective industry of responsibility (i.e.P&C, Bank, Finance) 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 discipline with 2 years experience in data/analytics or functional business experience within the respective industry of responsibility (i.e.P&C, Bank, Finance).
  • Demonstrates competency in mathematical and statistical techniques and approaches used to drive fact-based decision-making.
  • Intermediate and some advanced knowledge of data analysis tools, data visualization, developing analysis queries and procedures in SQL, SAS, BI tools or other analysis software, and relevant industry data & methods and ability to connect external insights to business problems.
Benefits
  • 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
  • Various wellness programs
  • Career path planning and continuing education
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mathematical techniquesstatistical techniquesquantitative analysisdata manipulationdata synthesisdata analysisexploratory data analysisdata visualizationSQLSAS
Soft Skills
decision supportcollaborationcommunicationinfluenceproblem-solvingpresentation skillscritical thinkingstrategic thinkingpeer reviewadaptability