Product Development Manager

Title: Product Development Manager

Location: United States

Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

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.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

We are seeking Product Development Managers to support the Property and Casualty (P&C) Business Development area. This is a non-people leading role that will work closely with this team to monitor product performance and data insights.  

This role supports the development of new products into target strategic markets. Provides support for product line initiatives related to Auto Performance and Data Insights.

This role is remote eligible in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. However, individuals residing within a 60-mile radius of a USAA office will be expected to work on-site four days per week.

What you'll do:

• Participates in the development of digital first products supporting the needs and risks of USAA Members.
• Supports efforts to develop and launch new innovative product offerings as well as auxiliary/enhanced features/services for existing products.
• Advises others in the launch of new products and in the evaluation and decision to buy/build or partner.
• Generates creative product and coverage solutions for member needs to ensure a dynamic product development pipeline exists.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of business and underwriting performance for products in scope (e.g.trends, results, etc.).
• Analyzes internal and external data and member information to support formulation of product strategy and enhance competitive intelligence.
• Conducts analysis of key data to support on-going monitoring, maintenance and underwriting of existing 'new in market' products based on product performance, member needs and competitive changes in the market including but not limited to product rules, rates, and forms.
• Develops and communicates the new product value proposition for product enhancements/features.
• Guides Member Contact teams on how to effectively use sales guides and provides education on new products and services, including new offerings and enhancements to existing features.
• Analyzes and evaluates new product performance metrics to recommend offering change, if necessary, prior to full launch.
• Coordinates with relevant control partners (to include Leal, Compliance, and Risk Management) to ensure product offerings are designed and implemented in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• 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 Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Statistics, or related discipline; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 6 years relevant experience in Actuary, Underwriting, Marketing, Operations, Financial Services or relevant military experience.
• Experience conducting research, compiling and analyzing data, and identifying trends that have supported product decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, deploying and supporting product and/or integrated suite of products.
• Knowledge and understanding of Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC).

What sets you apart:

• Strong P&C Business Acumen, preferably in Auto (product management, pricing, underwriting, product intelligence etc.).
• Demonstrated experience with data analytics and ability to deliver insights.
• Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, identify data gaps, and ensure the validity of insights.
• Experience with the entire P&C product lifecycle, including pricing, underwriting, claims, or product design.
• Experience translating business requirements to technical and analytical teams.
• Experience supporting product briefings and executive leadership presentations.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $114,080 - $218,030.

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.

 

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.