Manager, Claims Operations - Property Claims

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 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: San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Tampa, FL or Chesapeake, VA. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Manages and is accountable for property, and other claims operations member service employees who are responsible for serving our members, and providing appropriate solutions as they investigate, evaluate and negotiate the claim. Develop engaged employees through regular coaching and feedback to deliver business results. Execute process improvements, provides feedback on the process and leads organizational process changes. Drives execution of operational risk management, regulatory compliance training, policies and procedures.

What you'll do:

• Inspects and reviews quality of property claim files and provide feedback to employees as appropriate.

• Responsible for ongoing coaching and driving awareness so employees understand how their work and contributions support the overall claims and Enterprise strategies.

• Proactively identifies opportunities to improve operational effectiveness, member experiences and processes providing feedback to internal partners.

• Creating conditions for success removes obstacles, leads and champions change.

• Achieves optimal productivity through managing workload volumes, staffing, training needs, and identifying and implementing appropriate solutions.

• Responsible for ongoing monitoring of work to ensure consistent execution of processes and adherence to guidelines and frameworks.

• Handles escalations and makes appropriate decisions based on the policy.

• Facilitates and guides employees through skill identification and developing for career progression Supports projects by serving as a subject matter expert.

• Hires, develops, and coaches claims employees for results delivery.

• Consistently coaches employees on claims handling and identifies opportunities to improve overall process and engagement.

• Ensure 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 OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.

• 6 years of progressive customer service, operational, military or leadership experience to include a minimum of 2 years of claims handling experience required with demonstrated proficiency.

• 2 years of direct team lead, supervisory or management experience.

• Experience using and interpreting data to make decisions.

• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, customer service and/or claims handling skills.

• Acquisition and maintenance of applicable insurance adjuster license within 6 months time in role.

What sets you apart:

• 5 years of property claims experience handling moderate severity Homeo]]>