Enterprise Architect

Job Location:  US-TX-San Antonio Job Category:  Accounting/Finance/Insurance Status:  Full Time, Employee Job Reference #:   5281 Share our pride. Join our mission. As a Fortune 200 financial services company with more than $113.5 billion in owned and managed assets, USAA is on a mission — to facilitate the financial security of our members, the men and women of the U.S. military and their families worldwide. Headquartered on a showcase campus in San Antonio, TX, USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource, our 22,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture. Recently Ranked #1 by Business Week in Customer Service, we are recognized for the superior service we provide to our members, and the exemplary work environment we provide for our employees. Everything that happens at USAA is based on our core values: Service, Loyalty, Honesty, and Integrity. These are the foundations of how we do business with our members, as well as how we treat each other. USAA is currently seeking a talented Enterprise Architect for our San Antonio, Texas facility. As a Enterprise Architect for USAA, you will perform the necessary leadership, analysis, and design tasks related to the development, stewardship and governance of USAA's Enterprise Business Architecture. Job Duties: Analyzes enterprise business strategies to determine business process and solution capabilities required to achieve business strategies. Analyzes the current business and information technology environments to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement. Analyzes industry and market trends and determine potential impact on the enterprise. Leads and can communicate the enterprise architecture process, its outcome, and ongoing results. Partners with USAA Architecture disciplines to define the principles to guide enterprise architecture decisions for the enterprise. Qualified candidates need to possess: Bachelor's in the industry, or equivalent experience. 7-10 years of experience in at least two IT or Business disciplines. 2 years of experience working at USAA, or another company in a similar industry. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation. Strong leadership skills, excellent written and verbal communications skills. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Basic knowledge of enterprise financial models and budgeting. Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations. Ability to translate business strategies into required capabilities. Ability to estimate financial impact of enterprise architecture alternatives. Ability to apply multiple solutions to business problems. Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies and partners with the Chief Technology office to apply them to enterprise capabilities. Preferred experience includes: MBA is preferred, but not mandatory; however, an advanced understanding of finance, accounting, marketing, and economic principles is necessary. USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers. Relocation assistance is available for this position. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including business casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals. Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen.