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Decision Science Analyst Lead P&C Underwriting Analytics

USAA

Chesapeake, VA
Full Time
Senior
143k-258k
6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

This role is a Decision Science Analyst Lead in P&C Underwriting Analytics at USAA. The position involves crafting analytical products that support data-driven decision-making throughout the underwriting process. It requires strong analytical skills, collaboration, and translating data into practical solutions to influence business strategies. The role offers remote flexibility with on-site expectations within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leverages expert business, analytical and technical knowledge to lead discussions with cross functional teams to understand and collaborate highly complex business objectives and influence solution strategies.
  • Applies advanced analytical techniques to solve large-scale business problems with significant impact on current and future business strategy.
  • Organizes and leads all aspects of the development of requirements and resources necessary to meet established objectives.
  • Applies innovative and scientific/quantitative analytical approaches to draw conclusions and make recommendations to answer business objectives and drive change.
  • Translates recommendations into communication materials to effectively present to all levels of management.
  • Incorporates visualization techniques to support analysis points and facilitate understanding for less technical audiences.
  • Identifies and gathers relevant and quality data sources required to fully address the problem through testing or exploratory data analysis.
  • Integrates and transforms disparate data sources, applying appropriate data hygiene techniques.
  • Documents assumptions, methodology, validation, and testing to facilitate peer reviews and compliance.
  • Monitors emerging technologies that can impact scientific methodologies and analytical approaches.
  • Delivers complex analysis and findings succinctly to influence senior executives and support business decisions.
  • Provides subject matter expertise in operationalizing recommendations.
  • Researches and pursues industry-leading practices in data and analytics to advance knowledge.
  • Creates new and emerging data sets and incorporates them into insights through data wrangling.
  • Ensures risks are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with policies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, Operations Research, Data and/or Business Analysis, Data Science or related quantitative discipline, or 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum of 8 years of data & analytics experience; or 6 years plus industry-relevant experience for a total of 8 years; or advanced degree with 6 years of experience.
  • 3 years of direct and/or indirect management experience.
  • Expert skills in mathematical and statistical techniques used for fact-based decision-making.
  • Expert knowledge of data analysis tools, data visualization, SQL, SAS, BI tools, or other analysis software.
  • Ability to connect external insights to business problems.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in performing P&C underwriting analytics.
  • Demonstrated expertise in statistical modeling, data analysis, and data visualization.
  • Proficiency in tools such as Python, R, or SQL.

Qualifications

  • Educational background in a quantitative analytics field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in data & analytics for at least 6-8 years depending on education and industry experience.
  • Management experience of at least 3 years.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range: $143,320 - $257,970.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance.
  • Paid time off, holidays, 16 paid volunteer hours, wellness programs.
  • Career path planning and continuing education support.

Working at USAA

USAA's mission is to empower members to achieve financial security through competitive products, exceptional service, and trusted advice. The company values honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service, fostering a community dedicated to serving the military community and their families. USAA emphasizes good judgment, high standards, and a culture of going above for those who have served, supported by a workforce of 35,000 employees committed to member service and shared values.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 18, 2025
Job CategoryData Science
Salary143k-258k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About USAA

Website

usaa.com

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Industry

Consumer Lending

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