AVP, Claims Litigation Operations

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.

The Opportunity

Accountable for teams handling complex auto and property litigation to deliver operational litigation results at scale. Responsible for member service, paying what we owe, controlling legal expenses, employee engagement, quality, operational risk and compliance across multiple operational areas. Sets operational goals and measures to achieve overall claims litigation targets. Designs and implements claim's strategies supporting enterprise objectives. Collaborates and influences P&C strategies coordinating with peers to affect P&C mission objectives. Responsible for identifying and advancing broad strategic improvements to the litigation operation including efficiency, effectiveness, compliance and regulatory adherence. Sponsors and shapes large transformational efforts across Operational areas .

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 : Phoenix, AZ or San Antonio, TX.

• Provides executive leadership guidance on technical matters and extends litigation settlement authority within their process (or as delegated).
• Identifies and evaluates internal and external issues of strategic importance to the litigation landscape.
• Demonstrates executive-level thought leadership, strategy development, and financial and operational planning.
• Leads broad functional Litigation, Claims and P&C projects and may serve as an executive sponsor for projects.
• Oversees the development and implementation of functional policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Identifies opportunities and facilitates major improvements to processes and systems and works with internal partners to accomplish shared accountabilities.
• Engages with and represents USAA with external law firms and other partners as appropriate.
• Collaborates with internal partners to establish appropriate controls within operational litigation area.
• Responsible for organizational leadership, communication, employee engagement and coordination of business and Enterprise initiatives.
• Influences and executes claims litigation servicing solutions across process, technology, workforce, third party, and / or analytics in support of P&C product competitiveness.
• Influences and executes claims litigation strategy, plan, goals and objectives in support of Claims Strategy.
• Inspires a high performing team to deliver exceptional experiences to the members, engaged employees and achieve exceptional results.
• Hires, develops, and coaches claims leaders for results delivery.
• 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 :

What sets you apart :

What we offer : Compensation :

The salary range for this position is : $ 224,250 - $403,650 .

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.

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.

Long Term Incentive Plan : Cash payment for Executive level roles only, representing a cash payment which is both time and performance based.

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.