Data Governance Director

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

As a dedicated Data Governance Director, you will lead an enterprise team of data governance professionals to deliver an effective level one data governance program, committees & forums, policy, standards, process, controls, procedures, and change management capabilities.

Directs the development and implementation of strategies that supports maturing USAA's information governance, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities. Establishes and enforces enterprise data policies, standards, practices and processes according to industry best practices. Accountable for the quality of results from work produced by the team.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position will be based in our San Antonio, TX facility. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Leads strategic direction across one or more data domains in information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities working within Agile community and all leadership levels in prioritizing and funding capabilities delivery across the Enterprise and various data domains.
• Directs and collaborates with business and IT partners on utilizing information governance, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities in support of achieving business operations and strategic goals and objectives.
• Advises all levels of leadership on institutionalizing and maturing information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities to include providing advice on mitigating risk and satisfying and addressing risk and regulatory requirements related to information governance and management.
• Partners with business, risk, compliance, architecture, and IT teams to drive effectiveness and value of information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture and information asset management processes to the business.
• Ensures team understands how the information management activities they are responsible for align with information governance, data management, data quality, information architecture, technical solutions, and information asset management activities performed by other teams.
• Directs team in work assignments, problem resolution, risk mitigation, and producing quality work.
• Provides the leadership, motivation, oversight and environment necessary for building high performing teams that collaborate with enterprise stakeholders in defining information governance, data quality, information architecture and information asset management capabilities that delivers business value, outcomes and solves business challenges.
• 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 Data and Analytics, Information Technology, Business, Finance, Risk, Audit or a related field of study; OR 4 years of related experience in information governance, information management, information technology or risk management (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 8 years of experience in Information or Data related practices to include: information governance, data management, information management, information architecture, IT, risk, audit, analysis and reporting.
• OR Advanced degree in Information Architecture, Information Management, Information Studies, Risk, Audit, Information Technology or a related technical field and 6 years experience in Information or Data related practices as noted above.
• 3 years of direct team lead or management experience.
• Expert knowledge of industry information/data governance best practices, information technology best practices and architecture roadmaps and capabilities maps.
• Experience leading teams, peers and leadership levels across complex problem-solving activities, domains, or regulatory drivers at an Enterprise or data domain levels.
• Experience leading developing, or operationalizing data management and/or data governance policies, standards, processes, procedures & technologies.
• Experience leading agile delivery activities across people, process, and technology.

What sets you apart:

• 7-10 years data governance and management experience
• 3-5 years leadership experience
• Industry recognized designations (e.g. CIMP, CDMP, etc.)

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143,320-$273,930.

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.