Decision Science Analyst II - Fraud
Company: USAA
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 17, 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 Decision Science Analyst II, you will provide
decision support for business areas across the enterprise. Staff in
this area will be responsible for applying mathematical and
statistical techniques and/or innovative /quantitative analytical
approaches to draw conclusions and make 'insight to action'
recommendations to answer business objectives and drive change. The
essence of work performed by the Decision Science Analyst involves
gathering, manipulating, and synthesizing data (e.g., attributes,
transactions, behaviors, etc.), models and other relevant
information to draw conclusions and make recommendations resulting
in implementable strategies.
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, Charlotte, NC, Tampa, FL.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.The
Opportunity
- Demonstrates intermediate business, analytical and technical
knowledge to participate in discussions with cross functional teams
to understand and collaborate on business objectives and influence
solution strategies.
- Applies sophisticated analytical techniques to tackle business
problems that are typically medium to large scale with impact to
current and/or future business strategy.
- Applies scientific/quantitative analytical approaches to draw
conclusions and make 'insight to action' recommendations to answer
the business objective and drive the appropriate change.
- Translates recommendation into communication materials to
optimally present to colleagues for peer review and senior/lead
analysts.
- Incorporates visualization techniques to support the relevant
points of the analysis and ease the understanding for less
technical audiences.
- Supports identifying and capturing the relevant and quality
data sources required to fully answer and address the problem for
the recommended strategy through testing or exploratory data
analysis (EDA).
- Thoroughly documents assumptions, methodology, validation and
testing to facilitate peer reviews and compliance
requirements.
- Adopts emerging technology that can affect the application of
scientific methodologies and/or quantitative analytical approaches
to problem resolutions.
- Delivers analysis/findings in a manner that conveys
understanding, influences up to mid-level management, garners
support for recommendations, drives business decisions, and
influences business strategy.
- Ensures 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 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; 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.
- 2 years of experience in data/analytics or functional business
experience within the respective industry of responsibility (i.e.
P&C, Bank, Finance)
- Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of mathematical and
statistical techniques and approaches used to drive fact-based
decision-making.
- Intermediate 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.What sets you apart:
- US military experience through military service or a military
spouse/domestic partner
- Experience breaking down business requirements into data
requirements
- Fraud or other Bank Operational experienceThe 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: $74,210 - $133,570.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, Chandler , Decision Science Analyst II - Fraud, Professions , Phoenix, Arizona
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