Job Description

Purpose of Job

We are currently seeking a talented Communication Advisor Lead for one of the following locations: San Antonio Campus, Phoenix Campus, Tampa Campus or 100% Remote Work Environment.

Plans and implements strategic communications programs for business or enterprise initiatives. Provides counsel and advice regarding communications plans, strategies and/or tactics to support business and enterprise objectives and priorities. Manages multiple relationships and communications channels to ensure products, services and/or business initiatives are effectively positioned with internal and/or external audiences.

Job Requirements

USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.

In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply.

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* Leads development, maintenance, and implementation of complex communications programs/plans that identify key messages, target audiences, and intended outcomes.
* Assesses program or plan effectiveness.
* Leads multiple stakeholders and business partners to integrate and align deliverables with communications plans and programs.
* Resolves issues and navigates obstacles to deliver work product.
* Writes, edits, produces, distributes, and/or oversees development of appropriately styled communications.
* May coordinate necessary approvals and/or produce and deliver critical messages for senior leaders.
* Leverages strong technical and business knowledge proficiency to provide communications guidance to clients and business partners.
* Serves as a mentor to peers and team members and assists in their training and development.
* Prioritizes, develops, and oversees execution and refinement of strategic communication plans and programs in support of business objectives.
* Team Lead who applies expert knowledge of the business and processes and serves as acting leadership when necessary.

Minimum Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related degree required OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree (12 years of experience in lieu of a degree).
* 8 or more years of corporate communications, public relations, journalism/news media, or related work experience.
* Subject-matter-expert level communication skills, including experience producing content for multiple channels
* Significant experience consulting with senior management in a business environment
* Subject-matter-expert project management skills.
* Subject-matter-expert knowledge of the function/discipline and demonstrated application of knowledge, skills and abilities towards work products required.
* Subject-matter-expert level of business acumen in the areas of the business operations, industry practices and emerging trends required.
* Expert project management skills.

*Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level*

When you apply for this position, you will be required to answer some initial questions. This will take approximately 5 minutes. Once you begin the questions you will not be able to finish them at a later time and you will not able to change your responses.

Preferred Experience:

* 2+ years of banking experience in operations or communications
* Subject-matter-expert knowledge of writing and editing skills with a portfolio of examples to view
* 2+ years of experience in communicating to large, corporate, widely geographically disbursed audiences

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.

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 position. The salary range for this position is: $88,200158,900. *(this does not include geographic differential it may be applied based on your work location)

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

*Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average.

Shift premium will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours.

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.

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Relocation assistance is NOTavailable for this position.

For Internal Candidates:

Must complete 12 months in current position (from date of hire or date of placement), or must have managers approval prior to posting.

Last day for internal candidates to apply to the opening is 2/04/21 by 11:59 pm CST time.