Analyzes 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.The Opportunity
Employer: United Services Automobile Association
Tasks: Identify and manage existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role. Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled. Follow written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures for business activities. Lead and participate in gathering complex and often unique business requirements by partnering with customers to define the business problem and data needs. Utilize 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 partner and work with IT execution teams on the development of analytic infrastructures, data engineering, or related business intelligence efforts. Collaborate on the design and implementation of technical standards and governance practices. Apply data visualization best practices - often selecting the right data ‘tool for the job’ to identify and interpret trends or patterns while following standard Enterprise branding. Understand the value of prototyping, usability, and the end-user experience to maximize the impact of the final data visualization product (dashboard, report, insight, or analysis). Act as a trusted data visualization advisor to the stakeholder/end-user in order to drive business value. Provide 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 best practices. May provide internal team leadership by providing guidance on business intelligence tools, techniques and processes. Actively participate in industry, COE, or other discipline-relevant groups/panels to keep abreast of industry trends and share best practices with team. May telecommute.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field followed by 6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered, or in a data analyst-related occupation. Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3 years of experience in a data analyst-related occupation.
Gathering complex and unique business requirements by partnering with customers to define the business problem and data needs;Using multiple data structures and sources to lead the development and implementation of business intelligence solutions, including data visualization, data transformation, and datacollection;Working with IT execution teams on the development of analytic infrastructures, data engineering, and related business intelligence efforts;Applying data visualization best practices to identify and interpret trends or patterns while following standard Enterprise branding;Use of prototyping, usability, and the end-user experience to maximize the impact of the final data visualization product (dashboard, report, insight, or analysis);Agile methodology;Providing guidance on business intelligence tools, techniques, and processes;Tableau, Business Objects, Adobe SiteCatalyst, Anaconda, and Python; andSQL-based languages: Snowflake, Hadoop, Netezza, Advanced SAS, and SAS Macros.Worksite: 9800 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78288
Relocation assistance is Not Available for this position.
This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
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.
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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.