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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

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

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.

This position will be part of our Property Pricing State Team handling forecasting analytics. This role will require an experienced analyst to independently apply actuarial methods for accurate pricing and process improvement, mentor colleagues, provide strategic insights, and manage business risks in compliance with internal risk management policies.

Experienced analyst responsible for independently applying actuarial methodologies to complete structured projects and serves as a technical subject matter expert on assigned tasks.

What you'll do:

• Independently applies actuarial methodologies to complete structured projects (e.g.,

• Builds tools to test and implement new methodologies that improve accuracy of actuarial analysis; utilizes model results to select new variables and refresh existing variables in a rating algorithm; analyzes results from multiple methodologies to propose reserve selections and documenting rationale).

• Identifies and  improves existing processes utilizing actuarial, mathematical, or statistical techniques.

• Proactively resolves technical issues and identifies appropriate issues for escalation.

• Assists others with troubleshooting issues.

• Creates instructions and training materials for actuarial tools and processes.

• Mentors new team members.

• Apply business acumen to provide actionable insights that help solve business problems.

• Effectively communicates insights and solutions to broad audiences including actuarial and non-actuarial stakeholders.

• Ensure 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 OR 4 years of related actuarial/business/analytical experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• 2 years of actuarial or analytical business experience.

• 3 Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) exams.

• Experience with relevant actuarial, mathematical, and statistical techniques and approaches used to support fact-based decision-making.

• Intermediate knowledge of data analysis tools, data visualization, developing analysis queries and procedures in Python, R, SQL, SAS, BI tools or other analysis software, and relevant industry data & methods and ability to connect technical insights to business problems.

What sets you apart:

• Experienced pricing forecaster with a background in trend analysis, claims analytics, and reserving.

• Familiarity with Excel and at least one programming language or modeling software package (Python, SQL, R, SAS, etc.).

• Demonstrated experience with basic actuarial pricing methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience aggregating and analyzing data to solve problems.

• Ability to effectively communicate insights and solutions to broad audiences including actuarial and non-actuarial stakeholders.

• P&C Personal Lines pricing experience.

• Familiarity and experience with industry pricing software such as Earnix.

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $77,120 - $138,810.

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 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.